Page 19 - Port of Baltimore Magazine May/June 2011

BY NANCY MENEFEE JACKSON
T he job of the U.S. Coast Guard can be one filled with
excitement. But when it comes to securing the large,
bustling Port of Baltimore, the operation’s success
doesn’t necessarily depend on Guardsmen
rappelling out of helicopters or cutters slicing
through the waves. Instead, security often comes down to
carefully designed plans, adherence to federal regulations and,
most importantly, a cooperative effort with the Port.
Not so exciting perhaps, but very necessary.
Thanks in large part to a spirit of cooperation fostered
between the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) and Capt. Mark
O’Malley, who is in charge of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Baltimore,
the Port has received excellent evaluations for security.
“The common and vital thread is a productive, collaborative
relationship with key Port partners to develop an operational
culture that keeps the Port of Baltimore safe and secure while
remaining economically competitive,” O’Malley said. “The Coast
Guard enjoys tremendous support from the MPA and all the Port
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“The common and vital thread is a productive,
collaborative relationship with key Port partners
to develop an operational culture that keeps the
Port of Baltimore safe and secure while remaining
economically competitive.”