It appears that there will have to be a concerted, global effort to rethink merchant marine security. It is becomming obvious to the average person in the US that large ships at sea are quite vulnerable to attack from small, maneuverable vessels. This is no news to the maritime community and defense/homeland security officials. Risk assessment, combined with renewed emphasis on equipping and training crew to use appropriate force technologies, will be key to developing mitigation strategies. It reminds me of how, as the narcotics 'wars' became more violent in South Florida in the 1980s, police agencies had to migrate from the trusty six-shooter to the autoloader pistols. The dynamic is the same: Higher risk means we need to have better firepower on the threats.
CNSNews.com - Act Now on Terror Threat to Key Oil Routes, Say Experts
About Me
- Dr. Kenneth Christopher, D.P,A.
- Kansas City, MO, United States
- Author of the book, Port Security Management (2009, CRC Press), which reflects the altered landscape of the post-9/11 era, providing real-world guidelines for port security management, planning, and implementation processes. Assistant Professor and Chair of Criminal Justice at Park University in Parkville, MO. and Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Contact Information: Park University, 8700 NW River Park Drive, Parkville, MO, 64152. www.park.edu/cj
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