ABSTRACT
Considering the important role communications plays in the port environment, particularly in terms of coordinating risk management strategies among port stakeholders, it comes as no surprise that national leaders in this field agree on the importance of good communications in risk planning and security plan development. Within the context of risk management, the importance of taking a convergent approach to managing port security cannot be overemphasized. Port facility security officer (FSOs) have a legal and moral responsibility to develop strong facility security plans (FSPs) based on a normative assessment of risk in concert with government regulations and maritime interests’ business models. The dilemma for port security management is deciding what levels of security can be implemented without having a deleterious effect on budgetary policy and commerce. Port FSOs have a responsibility to develop strong FSPs based on a normative assessment of risk in concert with government regulations and maritime interests’ business models.
