Nov 22, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

Department of Marine Transportation Faculty


Note: For all faculty listings in this section of the catalog, the year when a faculty member joined the Academy staff follows each name. Other information includes the individual’s faculty rank, degrees earned, where obtained, professional licenses held, and military affiliation. In a department that includes more than one discipline, the faculty member’s area of specialization is indicated.

Superscripts used in this listing are:

1faculty member has received the Academy’s Vice Admiral Gordon McLintock Award for Exemplary Leadership
2faculty member has received the Academy’s Sue Alice McNulty Award for Distinguished Teaching.
3faculty member has received the Captain C.A. Prosser Award for Student Service.
4faculty member has held command at sea of an unlimited tonnage vessel.


Department Head

 

CAPT Kevin Hasson, USMS (2011)4
(Nautical Science)
B.S., Marine Transportation, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
M.B.A., Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Syracuse University
License: Master Steam and Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans (STCW); GMDSS Operator, Fast Rescue Boat, ECDIS, Medical Care PIC, VSO/CSO/FSO
Military: LCDR, U.S. Navy

 

 

Assistant Department Heads

Timothy W. McLellan (2016)
(Maritime Business, Logistics and Security)
Director, Maritime Logistics and Security Program
B.S., Marine Transportation/Minor Business Management, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
M.B.A., Transportation Systems, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Certified Protection Professional (CPP), American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) International
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI)
Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD), Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
License: Second Mate of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans
Military: LCDR, USNR (HON)
 
CDR Carolyn Hunter, USMS (2015)
(Nautical Science)
B.E. Naval Architecture, SUNY Maritime College
M.S., Maritime System, Stevens Institute of Technology;
License: Master of Steam & Motor Vessels Unlimited, Any Gross Tons Upon Oceans; Vessel Security Officer; Medical PIC; Tankerman DL-PIC
 

Professors

 
Changqian Guan (2002)
(Maritime Business, Logistics and Transportation)
Diploma, Jimei Institute of Navigation, Fujian, P.R. China
B.S., SUNY Maritime College
M.S., SUNY Maritime College
Ph.D., New Jersey Institute of Technology
License: Third Mate, Unlimited (People’s Republic of China)
 
 
CAPT David B. Moskoff, USMS (2001)4
(Nautical Science)
B.S., SUNY Maritime College
MIT Masters of Information Technology, American Intercontinental University
License: Master of Steam and Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans (STCW); GMDSS Operator; First Aid Provider; ECDIS; VSO, CSO, FSO; ABS/QE ISM/ISO Lead Auditor (Ret.); ABS Surveyor (Ret.); AWO RCP Lead Auditor (Ret.);
Military: Lieutenant USNR (Ret.)
 
 
CAPT Cynthia L. Robson, USMS (1996)4
(Nautical Science)
B.S., Texas A&M (Texas Maritime Academy)
B.S. Texas A&M University
M.A., University of Houston (Clear Lake)
License: Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans; Limited Master Ocean, Sail or Auxiliary Sail Vessels (STCW), Qualified Member of the Engine Department, GMDSS Operator
 
CAPT Timothy D. Tisch, USMS (2002)4
(Nautical Science)
B.S., SUNY Maritime College
M.S., U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
Ph.D., U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
License: Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans (STCW); GMDSS Operator
 
CAPT John F. Ryan, USMS (2002)
(Nautical Science)
B.S., SUNY Maritime College
M.S., SUNY Maritime College
License: Master Steam or Motor Vessels Any Gross Tons, Oceans (STCW); Tankerman PIC; Medical PIC; Fast Rescue Boat.
Military: Captain U.S. Navy

Associate Professors

Paul Barchitta (2011)
(Maritime Business)
B.S., Finance, St. John’s University
M.B.A., Marketing, St. John’s University
Post-Graduate Advanced Certificate, Business Education, New York University
 
CDR Matthew Bonvento Daleo, USMS (2018)
(Nautical Science)
A.A.S., Marine Technology, Mount West Community and Technical College
B.S., Marine Transportation, SUNY Maritime College
M.S., International Transportation Management, SUNY Maritime College
License: Chief Mate of Self Propelled Vessels not including Auxiliary Sail, Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans, GMDSS Operator, FRB, Medical First-Aid Provider, Vessel Security Officer, ECDIS, NTSB Marine Accident Investigation, ISM, ISPS, MLC Internal Auditor
 
CDR William B. Brewer, USMS (2015)
(Nautical Science)
B.S., U.S. Coast Guard Academy
M.S., SUNY Maritime
License: Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of not more than 1600 gross tons, Oceans (STCW); Chief Mate of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Fast Rescue Boat; GMDSS Operator
Military: Lieutenant Commander, USCG (Ret.)
 
CDR Sarah Daleo, USMS (2017)
(Nautical Science)
B.S., Marine Transportation, SUNY Maritime College
M.S., International Transportation Management, SUNY Maritime College
License: Master of Self Propelled Vessels not including Auxiliary Sail, Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans, Tankerman PIC - Dangerous Liquid (DL) Cargoes. GMDSS Operator, OICNW, RFPNW, FRB, Advanced Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, Medical First-Aid Provider, Basic and Advanced Firefighting, Vessel Security Officer, ECDIS
 
CAPT Kevin Clarke, USMS (2012)
(Nautical Science)
B.S., SUNY Maritime
License: Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of not more than 1600 gross tons, Oceans (STCW); Chief Mate of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Fast Rescue Boat; GMDSS Operator
Military: Chief Warrant Officer 3 (8880A1, USAR (Ret)
 
CAPT Preston C. De Jean, USMS (2011)
(Maritime Business)
B.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette
J.D., Southern University Law Center
LL.M. Tax, Golden Gate University - San Francisco
Member of the Bar: State of Louisiana
Military: Lieutenant Colonel, Logistician, USAR (Ret.)

 
David Gilmartin (2011)
(Maritime Business)
B.S., Marine Transportation, USMMA
M.B.A., Baruch College
J.D., Duquesne Law School

 
CAPT John L. Lutz, USMS (2005)
(Nautical Science)
B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
License: Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans (STCW); GMDSS Operator
 
CAPT Charles McDermott, USMS (2014)
(Nautical Science)
B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine Academy,
M.A., Master of Military Art and Science, Strategic Studies, U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies,
M.A., Master of Arts, National Security and Strategic Studies, U.S. Naval War College
License: Master of Steam and Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans (STCW95)
Military: Captain, U.S. Navy
 
Amit J. Mokashi (2023)
(Maritime Business, Logistics and Security)
M.Sc. Maritime Operation (LJMU, UK)
G.L.S. Global Logistics (CSULB, US)
Ph.D., Marine Policy (UDel, US)
PB2 Post-Doctoral Bridge to Business (GEM, France)
License: Chief Engineer, Unlimited, Steamships & Motorships. Tankerman, Chemical & Petroleum. (MCA, UK)
 
CAPT Michael C. Murphy, USMS, (2011)4

(Nautical Science)

B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

License: Master of Steam and Motor
Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans (STCW); GMDSS Operator/Maintainer; Medical Care Provider; ECDIS 
 
CAPT Jamie J. Rock, USMS (2012)4
(Nautical Science)
B.S., SUNY Maritime College
M.S., International Transportation Management, SUNY Maritime College
Certificate: Supply Chain Logistics
License: Master of Steam and Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans (STCW95) VSO; FSO, CSO Medical PIC; GMDSS Operator and Maintainer
 
CDR Peter A. Schneider, USMS (2011)
(Maritime Business)
B.S., MIT
M.B.A., Baruch College, City University of New York
Ph.D., Business, Graduate Center, City University of New York
 
CAPT Sean P. Tortora, USMS (2011)4
(Nautical Science)
M.S., SUNY Maritime College
B.S., SUNY Maritime College
License: Master of Steam and Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans (STCW); Master Towing Vessels, Upon Oceans; Master Underway Replenishment Vessels; Fast Rescue Boat; Medical Care PIC; GMDSS Operator; VSO; Tankerman PIC-DL; USCG TOAR; USCG DE for TOAR; DP Basic
 
Hsinrong P. Wei (2016)
(Maritime Business)
B.S., Chung-Hsing University
M.B.A., Finance & Investment, Baruch College, City University of New York
Ph.D., Economics, Graduate Center, City University of New York
 
CAPT James Zatwarnicki, USMS (2018) 4
(Nautical Science)
B.S., Marine Transportation, SUNY Maritime College
M.S. International Transportation Management, SUNY Maritime College
License: Master of Steam and Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans; Master of Towing Vessels
(STCW); GMDSS Operator/Maintainer; Medical Care Provider; ECDIS, VSO/FSO/CSO

Assistant Professors

 
CDR Micheal Fiorenza, USMS, (2023
(Nautical Science)
B.S., Marine Transportation, SUNY Maritime College;
M.S., International Transportation Management, SUNY Maritime College
MBA Fordham University
License: Master of Steam & Motor Vessels Unlimited, Any Gross Tons Upon Oceans;
Vessel Security Officer; Ship Handling at Management Level; Tankerman DL-PIC; Medical Person in Charge; ECDIS
 
CDR Ryan O’Toole, USMS (2018)
(Nautical Science)
B.S., Marine Transportation, SUNY Maritime College
License: Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross, Upon Oceans (STCW)
GMDSS Operator, Vessel Security Officer, Fast Rescue, ECDIS
Dynamic Positioning Operator -Unlimited
 
 
CDR James Rogin, USMS (2023)
(Nautical Science)
B.S., SUNY Maritime College
M.S., Education Technology, SUNY Stony Brook
Certificate: Supply Chain Logistics
License: Chief Mate of Steam and Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans (STCW95) VSO; FSO, CSO; GMDSS Operator, ECDIS, FRB

 

Professors Emeriti

CDR Dennis Compton, USMS (Ret.)
B.S., Marine Transportation, SUNY Maritime College
M.S., Transportation Management, SUNY Maritime College
License: Master, Inland Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons; Chief Mate of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans (STCW95)

CAPT Douglas A. Hard, USMS (1966)1,2,4
(Marine Transportation)
B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
M.B.A., Pennsylvania (Wharton)
M.S., Polytechnic Institute of New York
License: Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans,
Military: Captain, USNR (Ret.)
Naval Convoy Commodore

CAPT Brian J. Hall, USMS (1997)
(Nautical Science)
B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
M.S., SUNY Maritime College
License: Master Steam or Motor Vessels Any Gross Tons, Oceans (STCW95); Tankerman PIC; Medical PIC; Fast Rescue Boat, GMDSS, VSO, ECDIS
Military: Captain U.S. Navy (Ret)

CAPT John S. Helmick, USMS (1995)4
(Logistics and Security)
B.A., University of Miami
Ph.D., University of Miami
License: Master of Steam, Motor, Auxiliary Sail, and Sail Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans

CAPT Robert J. Meurn, USMS (Ret.)1,2,4
(Marine Transportation: 1978-2003)
B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
M.A., George Washington University
License: Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans.
Military: Captain, USNR (Ret.)

CAPT George Sandberg, USMS (Ret.) 4
(Marine Transportation: 1990-2011)
M.S., Applied Science, SUNY Stony Brook B.S., Meteorology and Oceanography, SUNY Maritime College
License: Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans.

CDR Paul Zerafa, USMS (Ret.)
(Marine Transportation: 1985-2017)
B.S., Meteorology and Oceanography, SUNY Maritime College
M.S. Computer Science, New York Institute of Technology
M.S., Management Engineering, Long Island University
License: Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans.