David Moskoff

CAPT David Moskoff serves as a Professor in the Department of Marine Transportation at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), a federal service academy under the U.S. Department of Transportation, with tenure beginning in 2001. His expertise bridges maritime operations, security, and technology.

His educational qualifications include:

• Master of Steam or Motor Vessels, Any Gross Tons Upon Oceans from the United States Coast Guard
• Master of Information Technology in Information Technology from American InterContinental University
• Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation from SUNY Maritime College

Professor Moskoff's research centers on Maritime Security, encompassing port safety protocols, cyber defense frameworks, counter-terrorism strategies, and anti-piracy measures. He pioneers work in marine simulation, bridge resource management, and electronic navigation systems (GPS/GNSS, ECDIS), while advancing operational safety in tanker/gas carrier handling, offshore mooring, shiphandling, and vessel traffic management. His scholarship integrates IT assessment with critical maritime domains like distress communications, search and rescue, and third-party compliance verification.