The USF Center for Maritime and Port Studies
Overview
Workforce Development
A growing economy will drive demand for increased capacity
and an expanded, well-trained workforce
- Graduate Certificate Program
safety, operations - Training
hazmat, security officer - Professional Development
continuing education
Research
Expansion of port infrastructure and related activities must be
accomplished in a secure, sustainable, and resilient manner
- Predictable Changes to Weather and Climate
wind, fog, lighting, storm surge - Protecting Vessels and Infrastructure
grounding, dock collision, disaster recovery - Cybersecurity
malware, hacking, data integrity
Testing
New sensor technologies require assessment to assure
their reliability
- Maritime and Port Security
vessel movement, cargo - Environmental Safety and Protection
contamination, spill monitoring, water quality - Independent Testing and Evaluation