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.NMLEA NEWS
US political uncertainty seen as a threat to maritime industry
As we go through another historical election period, NMLEA board member Scot Faulkner was interviewed about what the political impact is on the maritime industry. He provided some great insight to Eric Watkins (published on the Lloyd’s List web site, www.lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com) as provided below.
AS POLLS closed across the United States there was widespread concern over the possibility of a protracted
vote count that could delay the outcome of the election by weeks or even months.
That could mean problems for the maritime industry especially if new political appointments traditionally
made after a presidential election are delayed by a prolonged vote count.
Scot Faulkner, an expert in US presidential transitions planning, said an incoming president had the
opportunity to directly appoint people to some 8,000 positions in the federal government.
Additionally, there were another 8,000 indirect appointments to be made, while a new directive by President
Donald Trump could see the number climb by a further 8,000 positions, he said in an interview.
“No matter who wins, there will definitely be personnel impacts. As you know, that means policy impacts,
depending on who takes the helm at the various departments and agencies that affect the maritime industry,”
said Mr. Faulkner, who sits on the board of National Maritime Law Enforcement Academy.
All these positions can be found in what is commonly called the Plum Book or the United States Government
Policy and Supporting Positions, which is published by the US Congress.
The document contains data on more than 9,000 Federal civil service leadership and support positions in the
legislative and executive branches of the US government that may be subject to non-competitive appointment.
“The duties of many such positions may involve advocacy of Administration policies and programmes and the
incumbents usually have a close and confidential working relationship with the agency head or other key
officials,” it says.
The maritime industry is affected by many appointments made by the incoming president, above all the Ocean
Policy Committee (OPC), according to Mr. Faulkner, whose recent book, the Naked Emperors, is considered a
“timeless classic” about how Washington really works.
The OPC, established by President Trump in 2018, is a key organisation within the White House which engages
and collaborates with stakeholders to address matters involving US ocean, coastal and Great Lakes waters —
including national security interests.
Following OPC is the Department of Transportation, which is home to the Federal Maritime Administration,
the DOT agency responsible for America’s waterborne transportation system.
Within MARAD is the US Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee, a Federal group that
advises the US Department of Transportation on issues related to the marine transportation system.
The Department of Labor comes next on Mr. Faulkner’s list of top US departments and agencies, with two units
identified in particular: the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and its Maritime Advisory
Committee.
Originally formed in 1995, MACOSH is a discretionary committee authorised to advise, consult with and make
recommendations to the Secretary of Labor on matters relating to the maritime industry.
The Department of Commerce plays an essential role in maritime, overseeing ocean and coastal navigation,
helping negotiate bilateral trade agreements, and enforcing laws that ensure a level playing field for American
businesses and workers.
Within the Department of Commerce is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which aims to
provide daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings, climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal
restoration and supports marine commerce.
The Department of Commerce also is home to the Science Advisory Board, comprised of more than 40,000
scientists immersed in biological research, drug discovery and biopharmaceutical production.
Closing out Mr. Faulkner’s list of top departments and agencies of the US government is the Federal Maritime
Commission, which is charged with ensuring a competitive and reliable international ocean transportation
system to support the US economy.
Within the FMC is the recently established National Shipper Advisory Committee, which advises the FMC on
policies related to the competitiveness, reliability, integrity and fairness of the international ocean freight
delivery system.
The maritime industry can clearly be impacted by any and all of the departments and agencies, according to Mr.
Faulkner, depending on the character of the president making the appointments.
In some cases, presidents with little concern for good government will simply make appointments as part of
political patronage: rewards for political support in the run-up to election night.
In other cases, he said, presidents took very seriously the appointments they had to make, ensuring that best
qualified candidate actually gets the position.
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The Maritime Security Resilience Alliance & MPS-ISAO Welcome Wanda Gordon, Director of Global Security Strategy
Wanda Gordon is a distinguished and seasoned Maritime technologist and security architecture strategist with 20+ years of demonstrated success in emerging technologies, security architecture, frameworks, systems hardening and optimization. She is an expert in network and systems security, analyzing and resolving exceptionally complex technical problems, cybersecurity architecture and risk mitigation. Additionally, she is a leader in her field of cybersecurity research, design, training, implementation, documentation, and establishing new guidelines and standards in a multi-dimensional global business. Wanda also serves as a long-standing liaison with the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), FBI and other government agencies.
The full story can be found here: https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/529841292/the-maritime-security-resilience-alliance-mps-isao-welcome-wanda-gordon-director-of-global-security-strategy
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The Combined Federal Campaign has begun!
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.OTHER NEWS
US election: How has Donald Trump impacted the maritime industry?
Ship Technology
The US is currently bracing for one of the most divisive presidential elections in its history, with Donald Trump and Joe Biden preparing to hit the polls on Tuesday. As the pair approach the end of their race to the White House, maritime stakeholders have a tough decision to make ahead of them.
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Coast Guard cutter Oliver Berry completes farthest FRC patrol
Seapower Magazine
The Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Berry (WPC-1124) returned to homeport in Honolulu after a mission in the Pacific to curtail illegal fishing and increase maritime law enforcement self-sufficiency with international partners, the Coast Guard 14th District said in an October 30 release.
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Invest in maritime cyber security as you would fire prevention
Riviera
At the Maritime Cyber Risk Management virtual conference, cyber security experts from AP Moller-Maersk, Inmarsat and the Danish Maritime Authority discussed the maritime cyber security outlook for 2021 and the likelihood the shipping industry will again be caught up in a state-sponsored cyber attack.
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Cyber Security and the Future of Connected Devices
Security Boulevard
During my career, I’m fortunate to have been involved in many exciting technology and digital innovations. It’s important to share some of these with you so you fully understand how amazing technology can be and what an exciting future lies ahead. That said, we must embrace technology with responsibility and security by design—everything has both positive and negative potential.
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Coast Guard discusses cold weather precautions
The Monroe News
With the change in seasons, the U.S. Coast Guard is reminding mariners and outdoors enthusiasts of the dangers presented by cold weather in the Great Lakes region.
Sector Detroit and other units throughout the Coast Guard Ninth District, which covers the Great Lakes region, conduct hundreds of ice rescue cases and training each winter.
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'Cold water can turn a seemingly fine situation into a disaster': Officials emphasize cold water safety
St George News
These colder temperatures — combined with the rise in state park visitation this season — has the Utah State Parks Boating Program urging recreational boaters, hunters, anglers and swimmers to remain mindful and to protect themselves from cold water exposure, which can be immediately life-threatening. About 50% of boating accidents that result in water exposure at low water temperatures are fatal.
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