Storm Port Emergency

Hurricane Marcus, a catastrophic Category 5 storm, is bearing down on your port with unprecedented 190mph winds. You have 45 minutes to coordinate the emergency departure of five massive cruise ships carrying over 15,000 passengers and crew. One captain is refusing to leave, another ship has engine troubles, and the Coast Guard is demanding immediate action.

Challenges

Survivors

Popularity

Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Emergency Harbor Master

Conversation Partner

Port Authority Director Walsh

Setting

Port Control Tower - Glass-enclosed command center with panoramic views of darkening skies and increasingly violent waters. Multiple radar screens, weather displays, and communication systems surround you.

Location

Atlantic Cruise Terminal, Port Canaveral

Learning Objectives

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Establish departure sequence for all five vessels

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Resolve the Pride of the Sea's mechanical situation

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Convince Carnival Vista's captain to evacuate

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Coordinate with Coast Guard for safe passage channels

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Ensure no collisions during emergency departures

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Harbor Master, we've got 45 minutes before this hurricane makes landfall. I've got five captains on different channels demanding clearance, the Coast Guard's breathing down my neck, and the Pride of the Sea just went radio silent. What's your immediate action plan?”

This is how Port Authority Director Walsh's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#2062

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