Homework Responses Wk 8
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LaurasPost.docxHello Professor and Classmates,
In this week’s discussion we learned about the importance of future threats and challenges to the Maritime Transportation System. The threat I chose that can affect maritime in the future is maintaining a healthy ecosystem. It’s no surprise that global warming is a major effect in today’s world. From low/ high temperatures, natural disasters, and high-level sea rise. As the days go by the world is getting warmer and the ocean is rising. Many people don’t see it as a problem, but in reality, this causes serious issues.
The ocean rising can cause serious issues. For example, individuals that are located amongst the coast can face serious threats. The high rise in sea level can cause serious threats such as a category 5 hurricane. When I was stationed in Norfolk Naval Base during hurricane season, we often had to evacuate by going out to sea until the hurricane passed. However, when a hurricane hit Norfolk, we only received the minor effects (nothing major). Now, can you imagine if a category 5 hurricane was to hit Norfolk Naval Base? Some ships/ vessels would evacuate, but what happens to the vessels that can’t because they’re under maintenance?
Overall, mother nature always has the last say in any situation. Natural threats can make any port vulnerable and sadly the ongoing public- private security can’t do nothing about natural disasters. In my opinion all they can do is look back at past incidents such as Hurricane Harvey that struck the port of Houston in 2017 and learn from that.
Laura A
