PORT RESILIENCE: A NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR LOCAL AGENCY RESPONSE TO LARGE-SCALE INCIDENTS AT AMERICAN PORTS
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Authors
Jaha, Trevor K.
Subjects
port
security
response
resilience
critical infrastructure
multi-agency
maritime policy
maritime domain awareness
port emergency response
maritime response
national maritime standard
national preparedness
security
response
resilience
critical infrastructure
multi-agency
maritime policy
maritime domain awareness
port emergency response
maritime response
national maritime standard
national preparedness
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Darken, Rudolph P.
Mackin, Thomas J.
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2024-03
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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United States ports serve as the linchpin of the nation's economic prowess, facilitating a staggering 40% of all U.S. international trade and contributing a substantial 18% to the U.S. gross domestic product, equivalent to approximately $4.12 trillion U.S. dollars annually. Given this paramount role, U.S. ports stand as a cornerstone of American prosperity. While the federal government has acknowledged the critical need to safeguard the maritime domain, underscored by the enactment of National Security Presidential Directive-41/Homeland Security Presidential Directive-13 (NSPD-41/HSPD-13) and The United States Maritime Security Policy, there remains a notable gap in the provision of comprehensive guidance for establishing minimum local response standards equipped to effectively manage large-scale and multifaceted incidents at American ports. In response, this thesis embarks on an exploration of federal maritime policies, national risk assessment methodologies, and the prevailing best practices adopted by the nation's largest ports and their dedicated safeguarding agencies. The overarching goal of this research paper is to lay the groundwork for the formulation of a national port emergency response standard, addressing this critical void in U.S. maritime security infrastructure.
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