Maritime Professional Training (MPT) has appointed John F. Flanagan as the school’s Academic Director. This wide-ranging role includes oversight of all academic management of MPT, including regulatory compliance, curriculum development, faculty training and strategic planning. This role also includes serving on the Board of Directors, attending strategic planning meetings, overseeing academic operations, maintaining school records and ensuring compliance with international and national regulatory requirements.
Maritime Professional Training is the largest private maritime school in the United States and is known for its diverse course offerings and comprehensive schedule. The school opened in 1983 and provides training to over 12,000 students annually for mariners pursuing careers in commercial and yachting shipping.
Prior to joining MPT, Flanagan was a ship’s officer aboard the training ship EMPIRE STATE VI at SUNY Maritime College and worked for Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) aboard a 600-foot unlimited tonnage refined products tanker. Flanagan initially started as a USCG-approved instructor and examiner with Maritime Professional Training (MPT) and began his career in administrative and leadership roles within the same organization. Most recently, he served as the Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs and now Academic Provost and has been with MPT for ten years.
Flanagan’s professional ambitions and involvement are reflected in his community roles. He has been active in the Marine Industries of South Florida for seven years and competes in the Elevator Speech competitions. Through this involvement, he is able to contribute to the growth and development of high school students, helping them build confidence and important business skills.
In addition, Flanagan regularly supports active duty mariners, providing both legal advice and career support to ensure their success both at sea and during shore-based training. Helping these mariners navigate the regulations and ensure they meet continuing education and assessment requirements is vital to the strength of our nation’s critical infrastructure, merchant marine, and national security.
“John brings his years of experience in professional training and development to this new role,” said Lisa Morley, Executive Vice President at MPT. “I am confident he will be instrumental to future growth and innovation at MPT. We are very pleased to have him take on this important role.”
A complete list of Flanagan’s professional and civic awards can be found HERE.
About maritime vocational training
MPT is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, five minutes from Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale International Airport. MPT is the most comprehensive private maritime school in the country and has been training mariners since 1983. By training thousands of professional sailors, yachting professionals and enthusiasts for more than 40 years, MPT has developed success-oriented programs with unbeatable pass rates that are also cost and time efficient. MPT offers all levels of certification, licensing and document study programs, many of which offer in-school exams, are USCG approved and recognized by many foreign administrations. Training programs are designed to meet and exceed IMO standards and are fully STCW compliant. The Fort Lauderdale campuses include over 45,000 square feet of classrooms, decks and technical training labs. For more information, call 954.525.1014 or visit www.mptusa.com.
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