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MacDonnell is a firm of professionals who create exceptional places for people to live, learn, work and play. Specializing in Innovative Engineering, Management Consulting, Maritime Security Training and Risk Management. MacDonnell takes an interdisciplinary approach to projects, inspired by its belief that people are what matter.

CPE CERTIFIED PORT EXECUTIVE ™ PROGRAM

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.

ADOPTING INNOVATIVE IDEAS

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.

RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

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.

supporting remote virtual classroom training

INSTRUCTOR LED-ONLINE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM TRAINING - FOR SEAPORT PROFESSIONALS

Virtual classes are delivered via web conferencing tool ZOOM. With our Virtual Classroom participants experience the benefits of course delivery from home or office. Instructors deliver course material live in an interactive virtual classroom.

You are also able to participate in group activities and exchange knowledge with other participants.

For all classes, student materials are available for download during the class.

Its easy. Enjoy the benefits of traditional classroom training combined with benefits of a Virtual Classroom.

BENIFITS OF A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

• Real-time class taught online by veteran industry professionals

• Class discussions and hands-on activities encouraging peer-to-peer learning

• Private online meetings with instructors/participants

• Convenient attendance from your desktop or mobile device

• No travel costs, no lost time

• Design your own schedule with Daily Optin-Optout flexibility

• Opportunity to re-engage at a later date to refresh

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is the online course different than a traditional classroom course?

Online course content is the same as courses offered in the traditional classroom.

Do I need special software installed on my computer?

No. each student gets access to a ZOOM virtual classroom. Students receive an invitation to attend with a link to the virtual classroom. Assistance is available if necessary.

How is the course presented?

The course is live and follows the schedule laid out for the modules. Students connect to our Virtual Classroom to view Instructor-led lectures and interact with the instructor and other students.

How do I talk to the instructor during the course?

Using the speaker on your computer or personal device, students are encouraged to ask questions, participate in group discussions and engage in classroom conversations.

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About MacDonnell Group Learning Programs

Vison...

...to enhance the value of seaports and marine transportation to society

Mission...

...to provide learning pathways for seaport and marine transportation management that strengthen the industry

MacDonnell has been providing training, engineering and management consulting services to its clients for over 50 years. The company offers the CPE Certified Port Executive Program™ which has developed an extensive alumni of senior managers from the seaport and terminal operations industry. MacDonnell offers MARAD and Transport Canada approved instructor-led and online training solutions for the more than 4 million port workers in North America. MacDonnell provides the PORTSTAR™ Seaport Security Training System to numerous United States ports, terminal operators and security organizations.

To support continuous professional development in the industry and improve practices through information exchange, MacDonnell hosts an annual series of conferences in North America. The next events are PORTCON Miami 2017, March 28-30 and PORTCON LA-Long Beach, November 19-21. The company has won numerous awards over the years including the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Engineering.

CPE Certified Port Executive Program

The CPE CERTIFIED PORT EXECUTIVE™ PROGRAM is a five day management course designed to provide participants with a professional education opportunity related to the operation of ports, marine terminals, vessels and the broader transportation system.

Through this program, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the marine transportation system, port and terminal management and maritime administration.
The program gives participants tools and knowledge to make their organization more effective, and has drawn the attention of a broad cross section of executives from all over North America. Over 500 participants representing more than 85 port authorities and 65 terminal operators have become part of the program.

The program website is http://www.certifiedportexecutive.com/. Participants can attend any of the scheduled public classes and the benefits of in-company training are many, including cost and time efficiencies.

PORTSTAR Seaport Security Training Program

PORTSTAR is a comprehensive online seaport security training system that was developed as an affordable training for all workers who come on secure areas of US seaports and terminals. More than twenty thousand workers have become users on the program.

The program covers nine individual courses covering all regulated training requirements for employees and first responders in secure areas of seaports.

The PORTSTAR Overview Video is located at http://portstar.com/files/overview.swf and the Training Manager Orientation Video is located at http://portstar.com/Files/Training_Manager_Orientation_new.swf.

PORTCON Conference and Expo

Originally established in 2006, this conference and expo has evolved into a bi-annual gathering of senior port management professionals from all facets of port, terminal and supply chain partner operations in America and around the globe.

PORTCON is a unique professional learning opportunity for the entire industry designed to help management professionals stay abreast of current and emerging topics and trends in the industry. Attendees learn from the speaker presentations and panels, from the solution providers in the expo, and by networking with their peers. The program awards participants 1.5 Continuing Education Units(CEUs).

PORTCON is also the annual meeting of the CPE Certified Port Executive Program This is a professional development program for port and terminal executives with a growing alumni of over 500 managers dedicated to building a strong future for America's intermodal transportation network.

To enroll in all Facility, Vessel and Ferry Security Training Classes

call 866-219-6563

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Ferry Security Officer (FSO)

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Scope:

This 3-day course will provide a comprehensive overview of the security requirements of the Domestic Ferries Security Regulations as they relate to the day-today operations of a vessel. This course is designed to provide the required training to assist the designated FSO with the performance of duties as outlined in the these Regulations. The course will detail the responsibilities of an FSO. The course material has been developed to meet requirements of the Domestic Ferries Security Regulations as they pertain to domestic ferries. ·

Objectives: fso

Documentation – Security Certificate
Regulatory Requirements · Personnel
Security Responsibilities
Ship Security Assessments and Plans
Restricted Areas and Access Control
Security Procedures
Security Drills, Exercises, and Record Keeping
Threat Identification, Recognition and response

If you wish to register for a course that is within two weeks of the posted training date, please call 1.902.425.3980 to confirm availability. Please complete one registration form for each attendee. If you have more than 5 registrants per course please contact us for group enrollment and to learn more about group pricing.

Once you complete your online registration for this program you will be redirected to a secure checkout page for payment. If you prefer, you may Download the Registration Form and return by email or fax at your convenience.

Bank Transfers: Please contact our office at 1.902.425.3980

Program Contact:

Robert Salisbury

1505 Barrington Street, Suite 1100
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3K5 Canada
p.902.425.3980

f. 902.423.7593

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