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Katharine A. Sweeney

Katharine A. Sweeney

Security, Maritime

Seattle, Washington
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Captain Katharine A. Sweeney is a maritime professional with over three decades of industry experience, specializing in vessel operations, marine safety audits, accident investigations, and regulatory compliance. She holds a U.S. Coast Guard Unlimited Master's License with First Class Pilot endorsement for Puget Sound. Since 2009, she has led Compliance Maritime as an ISM/ISO Certified Lead Auditor, conducting over 350 audits across a wide range of vessel types.

Her experience includes serving as an Environmental Control Plan Auditor for Carnival Cruise Corporation (2017–2020), working on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. She is also a Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry Inspector and a certified Green Marine Verifier. Her maritime investigations have covered cargo damage, marine casualties, and personal injury incidents, and she has served as an expert witness for both plaintiff and defense cases.

Captain Sweeney previously served as Master with Matson Navigation Company, operating large container vessels in Jones Act and international trades. Her credentials also include multiple certifications in accident investigation, safety management systems, and vessel security. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the National Association of Marine Surveyors and the International Association of Marine Investigators. Her education includes a B.S. in Marine Transportation from California Maritime Academy.

A previous Expert Challenge Study on Katharine A. Sweeney revealed:

Total Challenges1
Direct Challenges1
Indirect Challenges 0
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