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relentless · 12-23-2004, 12:51 PM

Gentleman,

A must read book written recently by Commander Steven Flynn, USCG (ret) who is now with the Council of Foreign Relations is "America The Vulnerable". Steve is not only a great author but one of this country's most knowledgable experts in maritime security along with the movement of containers through our ports and waterways. He is a high school classmate of mine who went to the USCG Academy and has written several papers on the subject and has testified before Congress. Tell mama to get you the book for Christmas. I know fishing out of Boston, the level of security has increased when ships of interests enter or leave the port. It is a tough subject and I don't think ther is any one answer to protect our ships unlike airplanes due to shipping routes etc. When was the last time you were able to get close to a 747? As far as asking professional mariners to keep an eye out for anything suspicious is common practice. This is because most of these mariners are out there with years of experience and know what is common. For example a boat rigged for shrimping coming into boston with outriggers out and nets in the ready position should raise a red flag. Security is each of our responsibilities as cboth citizens and mariners. Each and every one of us need to remember that as it is a much different world we live in now since 9/11. I wish each and every one of you Happy Holidays and a great day.

Capt Dave Waldrip

12-23-2004, 12:51 PM	#11
relentless Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Green Harbor, MA Posts: 172	AMERICA THE VULNERABLE Gentleman, A must read book written recently by Commander Steven Flynn, USCG (ret) who is now with the Council of Foreign Relations is "America The Vulnerable". Steve is not only a great author but one of this country's most knowledgable experts in maritime security along with the movement of containers through our ports and waterways. He is a high school classmate of mine who went to the USCG Academy and has written several papers on the subject and has testified before Congress. Tell mama to get you the book for Christmas. I know fishing out of Boston, the level of security has increased when ships of interests enter or leave the port. It is a tough subject and I don't think ther is any one answer to protect our ships unlike airplanes due to shipping routes etc. When was the last time you were able to get close to a 747? As far as asking professional mariners to keep an eye out for anything suspicious is common practice. This is because most of these mariners are out there with years of experience and know what is common. For example a boat rigged for shrimping coming into boston with outriggers out and nets in the ready position should raise a red flag. Security is each of our responsibilities as cboth citizens and mariners. Each and every one of us need to remember that as it is a much different world we live in now since 9/11. I wish each and every one of you Happy Holidays and a great day. Capt Dave Waldrip