With the world an ever evolving place, the Global Transportation System has vastly increased in the past decade. With change and challenges, port security as well as maritime operations have been dealt a tough task. Piracy is on the rise, and this challenge is faced in the United States as well as around the entire world. With ports and megaports a massive industry, there are need to protect the goods and services from Pirates and theft. Economic flow rely on the port security as well as safekeeping and management of all port facilities. Antipiracy agencies as well as protocols have been placed to protect and keep problems from entering the ports. Cargo and other vessels are directly impacted by piracy, the flow of goods and services …show more content…
Maritime operations and procedures have changed. Therefore, the security protocols and safety procedures need to follow these changes. With countless challenges, departments have in place regulations and laws that all vessels need to follow to prevent, protect, and combat against piracy. Maritime security protocol protects from piracy, however, this is only something that is protecting vessels and ships in water, this is not a deterrent to stop pirates from attacking ships. Intelligence and information needs to be exchanged to prevent attacks from happening in the first place. With government lead legislature, there are countless written laws to protect from …show more content…
However, pirates have another agenda and will inflict fear whenever they are able to. Their main goal is to gain money and items at the expense of others. Travel and tourism are major businesses around the world, piracy is a major threat all aspects of travel and tourism. Waterways around the world create opportunity for law abiding people for entertainment and business adventures. Pirates plan on this business and will force their will upon those adventuring the open waters. Preventing these from initially happening will create an easier time on the water as well as a safer world for all those involved. Securing the ports and the operations means this is a more viable route of travel and tourism for others around the