American Public University (APU), part of American Public University System, will host a live webinar on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, to examine best practices for managing regulatory, environmental and operational risks faced by the maritime industry. APU Professor Donald McKay, a noted maritime transportation and logistics expert and Joseph Keefe, managing editor of Maritime Professional, will discuss the financial impact of complex day-to-day challenges – including acts of piracy, catastrophic accidents, natural disasters and the loss of infrastructure resulting in downtime. McKay and Keefe will also present solutions for maintaining a healthy bottom line.
Topics include:
- 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
What: Maritime Risk: Overcoming Uncertainty and Meeting Compliance Standards by Empowering Individuals
Who: Donald McKay, APUS adjunct professor of transportation and logistics management
Joseph Keefe, managing editor of Maritime Professional
When: February 16, 2011
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. EST