Safety Efficiency Vessel Traffic Seaports Main Tasks

The days when a ship navigation officer had to use more difficult tools and ways to plan and navigate a voyage at sea are long gone. Today a ship officer has vast amount of marine navigation equipment which makes his life a lot simpler, thanks to the advancement in technology.

During my tenure with NTB, I have undertaken complex engineering and project work within the boundaries of the Navy Technical Regulatory Framework (NTRF) to successfully deliver technical products and services for the acquisition and sustainment of Minor War Vessels (MWV) for the RAN. In the naval context, these includes specification and validation of compliance with Platform System Requirements for the current and future ships through the development of material specification for maritime capability certification assurance process and provide technical naval system advice to naval community that is accurate, on time and pragmatic.

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An obstacle that arises in securing ships and ports is that of travelling to foreign ports. Security professionals are are encouraging the United States government to extend U.S. boundaries to foreign ports, which would put much emphasis on security at loading points (70). The fear is that attackers will board a ship at a foreign port and sail to American soil where they could practice terrorism. A way that shipping security has changed is that of the plan of the Container Security Initiative (CSI), which calls for international security criteria to identify high-risk cargo containers for pre-screening at their point of shipment (70). The Coast Guard has also increased patrols in the U.S. ports and waterways, specifically around the nation’s critical petro-chemical facilities (71). By 2004, The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code took effect requiring ship operators to develop security plans, appoint ship and company security officers and maintain a minimum level of on board security, while port officers are required to develop similar plans and hire a port facility security officer (71). This code made it mandatory for all ships to be secure both while still in ports and also while travelling. Not only does this protect passengers aboard the ship, but also citizens of the United States as threats cannot enter the country through shipping

The recommendations include risk assessments to ensure that efforts are carried out to improve security and security data management to ensure that data is properly handled and disseminated to appropriate agencies and stakeholders. MTS must ensure that all U.S. personnel in domestic and international ports are appropriately trained for their job function. Along with all personnel working at ports, related infrastructure sectors, on vessels, or operating vessels must have proper identification. DHS further recommends developing more advanced security technology to enhance and identify gaps in security. It is also suggested that MTS examine industry, national and international transportation safety frameworks to determine if enhancements would improve MTS security. Furthermore MTS should create and manage a collaborative system of stakeholders to maintain security as well as make efforts to lessen security vulnerabilities. Finally, MTS must constantly amend and improve the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 and the International Ship and Port Facility

However, it is integrated within other strategies the multiple agencies are currently using. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP estimates the 70,000 foreign boat arrivals recorded in the Pleasure Boat Reporting System (PBRS) was only a small portion of the small boats that arrived in the U.S. The risk is small vessels are also risky. It is possible to configure them with Waterborne Improvised Explosive Devices (WBIEDs) writes Department of Homeland Security (2008). Most security policies are set up to reduce the security risk of larger vessels. The intent of the strategy was to inform the public on measures that they can take to keep the waterways and the country safe. Since there are a large number of small vessels in the waterways, it is possible for them to see suspicious activities before law enforcement agencies see it. They should understand what actions to

The Unites States has made some changes to the way we handle Security with respect to the effects of 9/11. We began to be much more vigilant looking at every aspect of transportation from enhancing our airline security, railroad to include maritime operations. One particular area of focus is our ports and how we support our trade and make it safer against the threat of another terrorist attack. The ports are extremely vital to the U.S. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 14 percent of U.S. counties that are adjacent to the coast produce 45 percent of the nation's gross domestic product

The NAVSUBASE Kings Bay BCO Base Level Information Infrastructure (BLII) is the primary means for the transfer of voice and digital information between and among Navy activities and other officially authorized DOD and U.S. Federal entities operating on, or within, the immediate vicinity of, U.S. Navy installations supported by NAVSUBASE Kings Bay. The BLII also provides connectivity for shore-based activities to long haul and tactical fleet telecommunications gateways. Details of contingency and emergency support required are provided in sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and

The SAFE Port Act was approved in October, 2006, which to hardened the maritime ports. This Act will help track and protect vessels before they reach American ports. The Act itself is defined, “To improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses, and for other purposes.” (2006). The SAFE Port Act has elements of protection against radiation, employee-employer disputes, and border patrol operations in the United States Virgin Islands. This Act also incorporates elements on partnerships between the United States government and private sector trade partnership in order to yield against terrorism and illegal smuggling operations. This SAFE Port Act talks to every possible idea to protect the security of our ports. How

On November 8, 2010 fire broke out in the aft engine room of Carnival Cruise Line, which was sailing 200 miles south of coast of San Diego. This incident created panic and chaos in the Ship for three days and unfolded a series of miscommunications. Thus, leading to social media sensation putting the Company’s reputation at stake. The accident lead to lot of distress among the passengers, cabin members, its stakeholders, family and friends of passengers and the company itself. However, a close scrutiny of this accident answers many questions which later become the standards to improve the quality of operation and emergency management in Cruise Industry. First, it becomes important to identify the stakeholders in this case and they are -

Security, The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach take an integrated, multi-agency approach to port security. Using a layered approach to security, the Port works closely with the U.S. Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, and Department of Homeland Security, as well as state, county and local law enforcement, under a coordinated system of different security measures at various levels that ensure there are protective measures in place throughout the Port, on both water and land. Below is partial list of local agencies that help to secure our nation's borders and waterways, including the San Pedro Bay Ports Complex

We expect the daily hire rates to increase from 2001 to 2002, but then to decrease overall in the long term based on the assessment of the consulting firm. The consulting firm based their forecast on higher demand in iron ore shipments. They claim demand in iron ore shipments has historically shown a strong correlation with charter rates, and we believe this makes sense. Vessel size, distance of route, and demand for ore/coal are drivers of daily rates.

Ports play a decisive role in furthering the economic goals of a country. In the context of the U.S. marine, transportation system is the cherished asset of the country. The system has provided the U.S maritime transport a leading position in the international market. Although, the maritime transportation has been stable traditionally, manifold increase in international trade has imposed potential challenges of maritime transportation capacity. Another constraint on the transportation system is arising from the environmental regulations now imposed by the U.S government through Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Therefore, the industry is set to face two main issues in coming years, first filling the gap between demand and supply of port transportation and secondly to provide enough capacity for managing future growth of transportation through ports. The leading factors that needs to be addressed for meeting demand and increasing capacity are

In the recent times, there have been several advancements in transportation. This has been occasioned by the globalization trends. According to McNaught (2005), international maritime security is a matter of critical concern in the global environment. Sea transport remains one of the largest and most effective means of transport used between continents. This paper provides a critique of the article “Improving the security of containers in port related supply chains” by Johan Scholliers, Antti Permala, Sirra Toivonen, and Hannu Salmela.

Looking at today’s mega fleets with their mammoth ships that hold 4,000 or more passengers, it is easy to forget how far the industry has come in these past twenty-five years. While cruise ships are now situated around the globe in ports ranging from Europe to Australia, the Americas to Asia, and drawing passengers from the local populaces, it was not always that way. In the 1980s, while most observers believed the industry had the potential for rapid growth, cruising struggled to cast off misconceptions and widen its appeal to the mass market. It was still largely a North American-focused business.