Hagerty Maritime Consulting LLC
Captain Alexandra Hagerty, MSc, MA, FNI, is a dynamic maritime leader with 20 years of experience across government, commercial, passenger, and yacht operations. As an MIT Executive MBA candidate (Class of 2025), she integrates cutting-edge innovation with deep industry knowledge. She specializes in future-proofing maritime operations through data-driven strategies, mentorship, and visionary leadership.
Captain Hagerty is a sought-after advisor for startups, expert witness, and public speaker with a unique ability to build influential relationships and drive impactful change in the maritime sector.
SERVICES
- Internal Audits: Ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
- Expert Witness: Providing insights and expertise for maritime legal cases.
- Public Speaking: Engaging audiences at global forums on maritime innovation, leadership, and sustainability.
- Strategic Advisory: Guiding maritime and aerospace startups on growth, innovation, and risk management.
- Technical Writing: Developing HSQE manuals, safety procedures, and operational documentation for emerging technologies like seagliders, autonomous vessels and more!
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Led groundbreaking missions as the first female Captain of the hospital ship Africa Mercy, delivering life-changing surgeries.
- Advised on pioneering autonomous and electric vessel startups at MIT, helping shape the future of maritime transportation.
- Facilitated the first safety management and HSQE framework for seagliders in aerospace-maritime integration.
- Delivered strategic operational oversight as a Fleet Superintendent, enhancing vessel compliance, reducing environmental impact, and driving government relationships.
- Founded Captains Without Borders, a non-profit focused on empowering mariners globally through scholarships and advocacy.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS & PUBLICATIONS
Captain Hagerty has contributed her expertise at prestigious venues, including:
- NASA
- International Maritime Organization (IMO)
- The Nautical Institute (Seaways Magazine Contributor)
- Seatrade Dubai
- Aspen Business Luncheon
- Copenhagen Business School
- Brookhaven National Laboratory
- Women Offshore
- Safety4Sea
- Marine Log and Maritime Executive Magazines
Hagerty Maritime Consulting LLC.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Fellow of the Nautical Institute (FNI)
- Seatrade Ambassador (1 of 12 globally)
- 40 Under 40 Antwerp XXL Award
- Marine Log’s Top 20 Women in Maritime (2021)
- Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist Nor-Shipping, 2023
- Forte Foundation Fellow, MIT Executive MBA Program
- Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Scholarship Recipient
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Nautical Institute Council Member
- Boston Marine Society Member
- Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA)
- Council of American Master Mariners (CAMM)
- Forte Foundation Global Board Ready Women
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Executive MBA Candidate (2025) Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- MS International Transportation Management (SUNY Maritime)
- MA Communication (Aarhus University Denmark)
- Master Mariner Unlimited Tonnage License
- DNV ISM Internal Auditor & Designated Person Ashore Certifications
- Advanced Shiphandling and Risk Management Training
- DP, TOAR, Secret Clearance
Contact Captain Alexandra Hagerty
If you’re seeking maritime expertise, whether for Expert Witness services, Advisory roles, or other consulting needs, I would be delighted to discuss how I can assist your organization.
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Let’s work together to create impactful solutions for your maritime and business challenges. Alternatively, I am available to connect via LinkedIn for professional networking or collaboration opportunities.
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Looking for expert maritime guidance? Whether you need consulting, auditing or advisory support, Captain Alex is here to help!