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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
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New US maritime strategy makes case for more Coast Guard cutters
The National Interest
The three sea services — the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard — just released their new, joint maritime strategy titled Advantage at Sea: Prevailing with Integrated All-Domain Naval Power. The document reflects the realities of an international environment dominated by great-power competition, most of which is conducted below the threshold of overt conflict.
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Air and marine operations and partners seize nearly 2 tons of cocaine, disrupt smuggling attempt
U.S. Customs and Border Control
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations National Air Security Operations Center — Jacksonville P-3 crew, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Coast Guard partners disrupted a smuggling attempt in the Caribbean. The USN and USCG crews successfully recovered approximately 1.9 tons of cocaine, denying narcotics traffickers approximately $65 million dollars in illicit proceeds.
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US Coast Guard catches wanted fugitive in high seas intercept
Maritime Executive
The crew of a U.S. Coast Guard cutter arrested a fugitive murder suspect in an interdiction and boarding operation off the coast of Puerto Rico.
Recently, a Customs and Border Patrol aircraft spotted a suspect vessel about 40 nautical miles to the north of Desecheo Island, outside of U.S. territorial seas.
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Steady as she goes: 3 expectations for the US Coast Guard under the Biden administration
gCaptain
As the new Biden administration takes the helm in January 2021, there are great expectations for the next year in terms of consistency and stability at the federal level. Generally, industry can expect the U.S. Coast Guard to stay true to its core missions with support from the highest levels of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, its parent agency. In this article, Holland & Knight takes a closer look at what to expect from the USCG in the coming year, including three key issues to watch.
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Marketing strategies for growth: Anchors up or anchors down, which are you?
Boating Industry
Setting speed, capacity and size records, the straight-deck bulk carrier Edward L. Ryerson plied the Great Lakes for over 50 years. At its completion, the steamer was 730 feet long, containing four cargo holds and reaching a service speed of 16.75 miles per hour. Its crew totaled 37, and it could accommodate eight additional guests, in lavish Art Deco-style quarters.
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