Harbor Collision Crisis
Two massive container vessels have collided in the narrow channel of Port Angeles Harbor, creating an immediate environmental and economic catastrophe. As Harbor Master's Chief Emergency Coordinator, you must manage the crisis before millions of gallons of bunker fuel spill into protected waters and completely shut down West Coast shipping operations. Time is running out as the vessels' hulls continue to breach.
Challenges
0
Survivors
0
Popularity
0
Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Harbor Master's Chief Emergency Coordinator
Conversation Partner
Port Authority Director Victoria Chen
Setting
Emergency Operations Center with wall-to-wall displays showing live harbor feeds, vessel tracking systems, and environmental monitoring data
Location
Port Angeles Harbor Control Tower
Learning Objectives
Coordinate immediate containment of fuel spill while preventing total port shutdown
Develop rapid vessel extraction plan that maintains partial shipping lane access
Establish emergency berth reallocation for waiting vessels without compromising safety protocols
About This Scenario
Two massive container vessels have collided in the narrow channel of Port Angeles Harbor, creating an immediate environmental and economic catastrophe. As Harbor Master's Chief Emergency Coordinator, you must manage the crisis before millions of gallons of bunker fuel spill into protected waters and completely shut down West Coast shipping operations. Time is running out as the vessels' hulls continue to breach.
How It Starts
“Chief, we've got the Maersk Velocity and Golden Star tangled up in Berth 7! Fuel's leaking, ships are backing up, and the Coast Guard's breathing down my neck. I need containment solutions NOW -- what's your first move?”
This is how Port Authority Director Victoria Chen's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#883
Category
General
Location Tag
Port Angeles Harbor Control Tower
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