DHS has a simple section of their site addressing the Small Boat Threat as outlined in the The 2008 Small Vessel Security Strategy.  The section of the DHS site is entitled Small Vessel Security.

The site outlines the following threats:

• Use of small vessels as a conveyance to smuggle weapons (including, but not limited to, Weapons of Mass Destruction/Effect);
• Use of small vessels as Water Borne Improvised Explosive Device – small, explosive-laden vessels used as “boat bombs” against another vessel, maritime critical infrastructure, or key resources;
• Use of small vessels as a conveyance to smuggle terrorists into the U.S.; and
• Use of small vessels as a platform for standoff weapon (e.g. Man Portable Air Defense Systems, SCUD platform for launch offshore) attacks on the maritime industry or critical infrastructure.

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