Maritime Risk and Disaster Management in Supply Chain

Maritime transport is the backbone of international trade and transport since it moves about 80% of goods globaly. Maritime transport is a vital part of global supply chains,which comes with its own obstacles and setbacks that have to be taken care of inorder to limit the danger and disasters it can create. My current research goes deep into the area of maritime risk and disaster management, focusing on how these dificulties play a vital role in affecting supply chain operation and performance. To make it more realistic, I took a closer look at a couple of companies, Agape Construction and Inter-Marine Services (ACIM). Acquired from a qualitative research method, we obtained insights from 40 individuals through structured questionnaires, while also adding secondary research resources. Nearly half of the respondents (45%) pointed to operational failures as the top risk factor disrupting their day-to-day operations. Adverse weather came in next at 30%, showing just how unpredictable nature can be.While threats like piracy (15%) and cyber attacks (10%) didn't seem to raise as many alarms among the respondents. The research also highlighted a worrying trend: existing safety measures aren’t hitting the mark. Many individuals expressed concerns over the effectiveness of current measures, stating they were only moderately useful or unuseful entirely. When it came to preparedness, there’s room for improvement. Most respondents were not as well-prepared as one would hope, especially in areas like regular safety training or leveraging new technologies. The key takeaway? This includes execution of safety measures, a lack of training opportunities, and minimal adoption of tech tools heighten the risk of disruptions and negatively impact overall supply chain performance. In conclusion, this a clear call for action to those in the maritime sector: enhancing risk management, ensuring better compliance with safety standards, and embracing modern tech tools are essential steps toward creating stronger, more resilient maritime supply chains.