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Last Updated: October 28, 2022 | Site Page

U.S.-U.K. ColoRS Program

S&T and counterparts in the United Kingdom (UK) are collaborating on various research and development initiatives related to improving homeland security in both nations. One such effort is ColoRS, a partnership with the UK Home Office and UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The most recent ColoRS activity involved autonomy and autonomous systems in maritime environments.

Last Updated: October 25, 2022 | Press Releases

DHS S&T and NOAA Transition Harmonized Waterway Database to Coast Guard

DHS S&T is delivering a harmonized geospatial dataset of national waterways to all Federal agencies that comprise the U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System (CMTS).

Last Updated: April 13, 2022 | Press Releases

New Satellite-based Imagery Technology to Help USCG Warn Ships of Icebergs in the North Atlantic

S&T is developing new technology to help the Coast Guard improve maritime safety and navigation in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Last Updated: March 21, 2022 | Speeches

Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at the Maritime and Control Systems Cybersecurity Conference— Hack the Port 2022

Secretary Mayorkas delivered remarks at the Maritime and Control Systems Cybersecurity Conference —Hack the Port 2022

Last Updated: February 24, 2022 | Press Releases

Feature Article: Virtual Reality at the Los Angeles Long Beach Seaport

CBP’s OFO has leveraged the use of immersive technology to address challenges associated with the massive volume of cargo, working with S&T to develop a Command Center designed to increase domain awareness within the LA/LB Seaport.

Last Updated: October 15, 2021 | Press Releases

News Release: S&T Funds San Jose Startup Customize Language Translator USCG

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has awarded myLanguage of San Jose, CA, $199,592 in Phase 1 funding to adapt and customize its language translation platform to support the U.S. Coast Guard.

Last Updated: July 14, 2021 | Press Releases

News Release: S&T Tests Innovative Autonomous Surface and Ocean Surveillance Technology

DHS S&T is evaluating innovative ocean surveillance technology to support USCG's mission of protecting maritime border shoreline,waterways, seaports, and other commercially navigable waters.

Last Updated: March 3, 2021 | Press Releases

News Release: S&T Awards Phase 1 Funding for Maritime Object Tracking Technology

DHS S&T AWARDS $153K in phase 1 funding to small business for maritime object tracking technology.

Last Updated: October 2, 2020 | Press Releases

News Release: S&T and USCG Fund Development of High-Tech Ruggedized Tracking Buoy

Funding awarded to Kenautics, Inc., to develop a more reliable tracking system for accurately marking and monitoring objects in the water for recovery.

Last Updated: August 6, 2019 | Press Releases

Snapshot: S&T, Israel tackle cargo shipping security

Securing the global supply chain, while ensuring its smooth functioning, is essential to U.S. national security. S&T and Israel’s Ministry of Public Security teamed up to tackle that issue through the Low Cost Disposable Electronic Seals Pilot.