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Maritime Risk Webcast

Overcoming Uncertainty and Meeting Compliance Standards by Empowering Individuals

Presented by Maritime Professional Magazine and American Public University

Please click below to view the full recording of this webcast.

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Maritime stakeholders face complex day-to-day challenges. Maintaining a healthy bottom line in the face of a myriad of regulatory, environmental, and operational risks has become "Job #1". Preventing the loss of vessel and crew from acts of piracy, catastrophic accidents, natural disasters, or the loss of infrastructure resulting in down time – which hinders or suspends essential activities – are just some of the tasks confronting today’s maritime professional.

In this interactive webcast, Donald McKay (American Public University) and Joseph Keefe (Maritime Professional Magazine) promoted discussion, heightened awareness, and presented solutions to these challenges faced by logisticians. Some of the topics of discussion included:

  • Standards of Training and Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Compliance
  • Cost-Effective education of the entire maritime workforce
  • Utilizing technology to more effectively deliver content
  • Optimizing operational efficiency while minimizing vulnerability

Following the presentation, there was a question and answer session with the speakers.

  • Selected Programs

  • About Maritime Professional Magazine

    MaritimeProfessional.com is the largest online networking group in the maritime industry, with more than 12,000 registered members. The site is a dynamic online business resource, specifically tailored for the growing global network of marine researchers, professionals and executives. MaritimeProfessional.com offers breaking news, insightful commentary from industry experts, contact groups, discussion forums, and unlimited opportunities to connect with industry professionals and colleagues worldwide.

    The success of the website has inspired the launch of a new quarterly publication: launching in 2011, MaritimeProfessional Magazine will offer members more detailed business analysis, with in-depth articles and features. Managing Editor Joseph Keefe brings 20 years of experience as a professional mariner, maritime consultant, publication editor, and respected industry journalist.

  • Why Choose APU?

    Academic Quality meets Affordable Tuition

    American Public University (APU) is a distinguished leader providing quality and affordable online education to motivated students worldwide. APU is a member of the regionally accredited American Public University System. Here’s why more than 100,000 students make us their school of choice today.

    • No application fees
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    • Affordable tuition that is 20 percent less than the average four-year public university’s in-state rates according to the College Board’s 2010-2011 study
    • Save time and money by transferring previous education and training credits
    • Financial aid and military benefits accepted
    • Nationally recognized for quality online education and effective practices 
    • Experienced faculty who are respected practitioners in their field of study
    • 96% of APU seniors say they are satisfied or very satisfied with their education
    • 97% of APU seniors say they would recommend APU to friends and colleagues

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Video Spotlight

APU Feature Video
Dr. Oliver Hedgepeth welcomes you to the T&LM Program at American Public University.
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Speaker Profiles

Donald McKay

Donald McKay
Adjunct Professor of Transportation and Logistics Management at APU

Donald McKay's career in transportation and logistics started in Elizabeth, New Jersey as a ship stowage planner with Sea Land Service for two years. After Sea Land, Donald joined American President Lines (APL) and remained there for 34 years. His experience at APL included international transportation operations, logistics business development, logistics engineering, and information technology supporting transportation operations. Read more...

   Joe Keefe

Joe Keefe
Managing Editor of Maritime Professional Magazine

Joe Keefe is a globally respected maritime journalist who brings a wealth of industry insight and knowledge to his position as Managing Editor of Maritime Professional. As head commentator of the industry website MaritimeProfessional.com, he leads a global network of reporters - from Hong Kong to Mumbai to Rio, and throughout North America. Read more...