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http://dx.doi.org/10.7837/kosomes.2019.25.5.550

A Study on National Response Strategies of Large-scale Marine Disaster  

Lee, Choonjae (College of Maritime Sciences, Korea Maritime and Ocean University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety / v.25, no.5, 2019 , pp. 550-559 More about this Journal
Abstract
The sinking of the M/V SEWOL in April 2014 was not a mere marine accident, but a marine catastrophe. This grim case developed into a social tragedy that impinged the national sentiment and communal integrity. It is imperative that thorough provisions and measures be outlined at the national level with regard to massive marine accidents, oil pollution, and natural disasters that might critically affect government affairs. Pivoting on "The Black Swan Theory," a concept of improperly rationalizing a national crisis based on uncertainties, this research assesses a variety of response strategies that minimize the national economic and social damage caused by a large-scale marine disaster. Along with the effort of minimizing any potential defects in each protective barrier, the "Black Swan Detection System of the Marine Disaster" needs to be incorporated to prevent cases wherein such defects lead to an actual crisis. Maritime safety must be systematically unified under a supervisory organization, and a structure for maritime crisis on-scene command and cooperation must likewise be established in order that every force on the scene of a marine disaster may act effectively and consistently under the direction of an on-scene commander.
Keywords
Marine disaster; Black Swan; Coast guard; Swiss Cheese Model; Marine accident; Crisis response;
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