NOAA’s Navigation Response Teams – Rapid Response for Disasters [Feature]
Posted by nos.info@noaa.gov on 30 March, 2010
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When hurricanes make landfall, they often bring with them stronger-than-normal ocean currents that can shift navigational channels and bring debris that can threaten the ability of vessels to navigate safely along the coast. With U.S. ports being America’s lifelines for receiving critical supplies such as food and fuel, NOAA’s Navigation Response Teams work around-the-clock after a storm strikes to ensure safe maritime operations can resume....