George Edward Edenfield

Department Head & Professor of the Practice
Department of Maritime Transportation

Phone: +1 (409) 741-4027

Kirkham Hall, Office 122A

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What in your life drew you to your current field of study?

Growing up in Savannah, GA, I was drawn to the port and to a career that would allow me to travel and experience the places where all those ships from around the world came.

What do you hope your students gain from studying or working with you?

I hope they become passionate about the maritime industry, their education, and all the opportunity it affords them. Whether they choose to go to sea or work ashore, it can provide them a good life and a very rewarding career.

What are you passionate about in your personal life?

I am passionate about my family, friends, and enjoying a beach life.

Education

M.A., Transportation And Logistics Management / Concentration: Transportation Security, American Military University – American Public University System, 2013

B.S., Marine Transportation / Nautical Sciences, United States Merchant Marine Academy, 1979

Licenses and Certificates:

Master of any gross tons upon oceans
Tankships/liquefied gas (LG) - PIC
Tankships/dangerous liquids (DL) – PIC
Basic low flash point fuel operations (IGF code/LNG fuel)
Leadership and managerial skills
Qualified assessor
Vessel personnel with designated security duties (VPDSD)
ECDIS
GMDSS radio operator/maintainer
Shipboard medical PIC

Publications

Edenfield, George E., et al, “Working Group 3 Report on Model Courses 7.13 and 7.14” IMO HTW 6, London, UK, May 2019.
Edenfield, George E., et al, “Group 1 Report on Model Courses 1.08 and 1.34” IMO HTW 5, London, UK, July 2018.
Edenfield, George E., et al, “Group 1 Report on Model Courses 1.30, 3.12, 6.09, and new Basic training and Advanced training for ships operating in polar waters” IMO HTW 4, London, UK, February 2017.
Edenfield, George E., et al, “Group 1 Report on Model Courses 1.02, 1.03 and 1.05,” IMO HTW 2, London, UK, February 2015.
Edenfield, George E., et al, “Group 1 Report on Model Courses 1.01, 1.02, 1.04 and 1.05,” IMO HTW 1, London, UK, February 2014.
Edenfield, George E., et al, “MERPAC Working Group Report on the Maritime Labor Convention, 2006,” MERPAC Convention, September 2013.
Edenfield, George E., et al, “Group 2 Report on Model Courses 7.01, 7.02, 7.03 and 7.04,” IMO STW 44, London, UK, May 2013.
Edenfield, George E., et al. "Simulator Training at USMMA." Marine Technology July 2012: 65-68.
Huber, Mark E. TANKER OPERATIONS, A Handbook for the Person-In-Charge (PIC). Atglen: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2010: ix, 4, 84, 137, 168, 228.

Awards & Recognition

USCG Public Service Commendation – September 2023.
Maritime Administration Individual Bronze Medal Award for Superior Achievement – The Bronze Medal is the highest award granted by the Maritime Administration and recognizes unusual initiative or skill in the development of new or improved work methods and procedures, concepts, or inventions which result in substantial savings in time, space, materials, or other items of expense. December 2020.
USCG Public Service Commendation – September 2020.
2014 – U.S. Department of Transportation “Transportation Safety Award” – U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Curriculum Team. For demonstrated superior performance while reengineering the academic curriculum to incorporate new international regulations at the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

Professional Appointments

Federal Academy Member of the U.S. Coast Guard National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (NMERPAC) – appointed August 2021. Elected Vice Chair. Served until August 2023.
Vice Chair of the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC) – effective March 2018-December 2020.
Acting Chair of the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC) – effective July 2017-March 2018.
Federal Academy Member of the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC) – effective March 2013-December 2020.