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.NMLEA NEWS
2021 = Focus and Fortitude
Words from the NMLEA Executive Director
Many of us are thankful that 2020 is in our rear-view mirror, as we look forward with hopes that the new year holds better promises. And as we look at things that are happening right now, growth and success are on the horizon. Just look at what the Gulf Coast ports are doing, moving forward with major capacity expansions (https://www.joc.com/port-news/us-ports/outlook-2021-us-gulf-coast-ports-moving-forward-major-capacity-expansions_20210104.html,)
But with that outlook also comes some caution. 2020, although challenging in many regards to many of us in different aspects of our lives and work, is still lingering in the form of those continuing challenges.
So what should we do as we look ahead? My two words as a theme for 2021 are “Focus” and “Fortitude.” We need to make sure we focus on things we learned over the last year that can impact our operations in a positive way. Things like the digital learning that has evolved, reaching more people than we ever thought possible in a more flexible and personal manner than ever before. Things like how the “3 C’s” guided the Port of New York and New Jersey through 2020; Collaboration, communication and coordination - as reported by the Port Director, Sam Ruda (https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/3-cs-see-port-of-new-york-and-new-jersey-through-2020.)
And we need to maintain the fortitude it takes to sustain the other 3 C’s – change, challenges, and conflicts. The changes will be constant, the challenges will be continuing and the conflicts will be compounded. That is where the need for fortitude comes in and it looks just like another “c”: Commitment.
At the NMLEA, we will remain Focused on ways we can adapt training to this new world order, and how we can continue to help organizations all across the country enhance their training programs. Whether it is through use of our exclusive Learning Management System (free of charge to agencies we assist in transforming their training,) or through the introduction of Conflict Resolution training in partnership with nationally recognized organizations, our Fortitude will ensure we remain committed to the success of the professionals who patrol, protect and preserve the safety and security of our communities across the Nation.
We look forward to working together in this New Year.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
BoatUS advocacy accomplishments
Boating Industry
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), the national advocacy, services and safety group with more than 700,000 members, weighed in on a range of boating issues, debates and legislation affecting recreational boaters in 2020.
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Two Coast Guard vessels in N.S. under lockdown after exposure to COVID-19
Global News
A second round of COVID-19 testing was scheduled Thursday for the crew of two Canadian Coast Guard vessels that are under lockdown in Dartmouth, N.S.
The coast guard said all 44 crew members of CCGS Jean Goodwill and CCGS Hudson were initially tested Dec. 24 and were negative, after they were exposed to a contractor who had worked on the ships and who had tested positive for COVID-19.
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White House releases maritime cybersecurity update
Cyber Scoop
The National Security Council is planning to issue a cybersecurity update to the U.S. government’s national maritime security strategy Tuesday, multiple senior administration officials tell CyberScoop.
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Is the US losing the fight for arctic dominance?
Military
Things are heating up in the Arctic — literally and figuratively. As ice melts and new sea lanes open, the region is the site of intense new military competition between the world’s largest power players: the U.S., Russia and China.
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