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The only program of it's kind in North America is a making a difference in the management and competitiveness of North American ports. The CPE Certified Port Executive Program gives participants the tools and knowledge to make their organization more competitive.

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Whether it is research and development, the introduction of new design in civil engineering, Structural Health Monitoring, Corrosion Free Bridge Decks, or the design of bridges, ports and civil infrastructure, the expertise and services we have to offer come from our highly qualified people, our extensive list of successful projects, and an unparalleled commitment to our clients.

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MacDonnell Security Risk Management provides a wide range of comprehensive Security Solutions to ensure you remain compliant with MTSR/DFSR Regulations. We combine extensive risk management knowledge and industry operational experience to assist you with identifying and managing your risks while maintaining efficiency.

PORT, SHIP & FERRY MARITIME SECURITY TRAINING

MacDonnell provides training and risk management solutions to meet the needs of our clients from coast to coast. Cost-effective and timely training programs which help you meet the objective of remaining abreast of regulatory changes, best practices in the industry, and changing technology and security requirements.

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TAMPA SELECTED FOR NATIONAL PORT SECURITY CONFERENCE AND EXPO

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Security Conference will focus on the Operational Implementation of Seaport Security

Tampa, Florida- 26 October, 2012 – MacDonnell Group, a North American leader in seaport security training, today announced a conference and trade show for seaport security officials, regulators, first responders and security solution providers who have responsibility for keeping the nations seaports secure. Topics covered will include security integration, drills and exercise planning, seafarer access, planning for major events and pending MTSA regulations.

“Knowledge is a great enabler”, noted Conference Chair Ralston MacDonnell, and this event will allow seaport security professionals to exchange knowledge in an environment designed specifically for this purpose”. The conference and expo, building on six years in other North American locations, is a key resource and meeting place for seaport security professionals, operations managers, regulators, government agencies and companies providing seaport security solutions in the region.

The Westin Harbour Island near Tampa Port will be the location for this first Port Security Operations Conference and Expo in the United States. Tampa Port is Florida’s largest port and a member of the Florida Ports Council.

FSU Spin-Off Company to Play Lead Role in Protecting Nation's Ports.

MacDonnell Security Risk Management takes a leading role in the delivery of a massive training curriculum designed by Florida State University researchers to ensure the security of 350 commercial ports in the United States marketplace.

Reporter: FSU Press Release

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Florida State’s involvement with the port-security project dates back to 2005, when researchers with the university’s Center for National Security Training and Research (CNSTAR), a part of the Learning Systems Institute, signed a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a comprehensive system for training port workers, security guards, law enforcement officers and others. The agreement was soon followed by $6.2 million in research funding from the DHS. The department’s goal was to create a uniform, comprehensive set of courses for port employees in order to more effectively prevent, deter and respond to terrorist acts at the nation’s busy seaports — and to develop an online database that would allow ports to record and track their employees’ training histories. With 2.5 billion tons of cargo worth more than $2 trillion passing through U.S. seaports each year, the maritime transportation industry is critical to the nation’s economy, and security is a constant concern.