Direction of Improvement Port BCP Based on Lessons Learnt from the Recent Typhoon Disasters

Abstract

Super typhoons, which hit both Osaka Bay and Tokyo Bay in 2018 and 2019 respectively, brought about significantly high tides, tidal waves and fierce winds resulting in damage to the ports in these areas. This paper reviews the level of achievement for port business continuity plans (BCP) that were established due to the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. It also discusses the direction of improvement for BCP currently being conducted as lessons learnt from these typhoon disasters.