Al Blaisdell

LCDR Al Blaisdell serves as Lecturer in Maritime Safety and Environmental Administration (MSEA) at the World Maritime University, on secondment from the U.S. Coast Guard. With 26 years of active service, his expertise spans marine inspection, offshore oil/gas regulatory oversight, and maritime safety investigations.

Professional experience includes:

• Marine inspector and offshore oil/gas inspector in Louisiana
• Regulatory oversight for US-flagged oil/gas production units in South Korean shipyards (SHI, DSME, HHI)
• Marine Safety Unit Supervisor and Senior Investigator in American Samoa
• Prevention Department Chief for Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam

Blaisdell holds an M.Sc. in Systems Engineering and B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering Technology from Old Dominion University. His instructional focus integrates operational experience with maritime safety regulations and environmental administration standards.