Alcohol at Sea

Meeting Closed

Alcohol at Sea: Committee Meeting 7

July 16, 2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This meeting will focus on reviewing the committee’s conclusions and recommendations in preparation for report review.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Joshua Sharfstein (chair), Claudine Bradley, Martha Grabowski, Robyn Hacker, Songqi Liu, Vicki Magley, Amie Newins, Martin Slade

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee met to review the report's conclusions and recommendations before it goes into review.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 22, 2025

Contact

Molly Checksfield Dorries

MDorries@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Alcohol at Sea: Committee Meeting 6

May 27, 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

During this meeting, the committee will finalize the conclusions and recommendations and prepare for the report to go into review.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Josh Sharfstein (Chair), Claudine Bradley, Martha Grabowski, Robyn Hacker, Songqi Liu, Vicki Magley, Kirsten Martin, Amie Newins, Martín-Josè Sepúlveda, and Martin Slade

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee met to review progress on draft chapters and discuss overall progress on the report. Members agreed on next steps for refining content, clarifying key messages, and ensuring alignment across chapters.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 30, 2025

Contact

Sitara Rahaib

Srahiab@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Alcohol at Sea: Committee Meeting 5

April 10 - 11, 2025

Past

About

The Committee on Alcohol at Sea will hold its fifth and final meeting from April 10 through April 11, 2025, and continue deliberations. The committee will prepare an assessment that will inform public policies concerning the possession and consumption of alcohol by crew members and other personnel aboard commercial vessels of the United States. The assessment will consider the personal security, welfare, and safety interests of all individuals aboard the vessel as well as the use of other intoxicants in conjunction with alcohol.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Joshua Sharfstein
Claudine Bradley
Livingstone Caesar
Martha Grabowski
Robyn Hacker
Songqi Liu
Vicki Magley
Kirsten Martin
Amie Newins
Martin Slade
Mieka Smart

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee reviewed the draft report chapters and deliberated on the conclusions and recommendations.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 14, 2025

Contact

Molly Checksfield Dorries

MDorries@nas.edu

Location

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center

100 Academy Way

Irvine CA 92617, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Alcohol at Sea: Committee Meeting 4

February 4 - 5, 2025

Past

Materials

About

On February 4-5, 2025, the Committee on Alcohol at Sea will hold its fourth meeting and continue its information gathering and deliberations. There will be two open session panels on Wednesday, February 5th from 9-10 am and 12:30-2:00 pm ET. During these panels, the committee will hear from mariners about their experience with alcohol policies aboard U.S. commercial vessels and two attorneys who have represented mariners with lived experience and mariner interests. Following this panel, the audience will hear from representatives from various Maritime Academies and Institutes about their perspectives on the statement of task.

The committee is tasked to prepare an assessment that will inform public policies concerning the possession and consumption of alcohol by crew members and other personnel aboard commercial vessels of the United States. The assessment will consider the personal security, welfare, and safety interests of all individuals aboard the vessel as well as the use of other intoxicants in conjunction with alcohol.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Joshua Sharfstein
Claudine Bradley
Livingstone Caesar
Martha Grabowski
Robyn Hacker
Songqi Liu
Vicki Magley
Kirsten Martin
Amie Newins
Martin Slade
Mieka Smart

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

• Review report development status
• Updates on survey dissemination
• Hone conclusions and recommendations within subgroups and among the full committee
• Learn from: leaders of maritime academies and institutions and individuals with lived experience

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

• Approved Statement of Task
• Committee Roster and Biographies
• Commissioned Paper Statement of Work
• Committee Guidance on Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations
• Report Review Criteria
• Preventing Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying – Policy for Participants in NASEM Activities
• Working Report Outline
• Draft Report Chapters

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

February 10, 2025

Contact

Molly Checksfield Dorries

MDorries@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Alcohol at Sea Committee Meeting #3

December 9 - 10, 2024

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

Materials

About

The committee on Alcohol at Sea will hold its third meeting on December 9th and 10th in Jacksonville, FL. There will be an open session to explore insights and perspectives on workforce policies, safety practices, and industry challenges within the U.S. maritime sector related to sexual assault, sexual harassment (SASH), and alcohol and other substance misuse.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Joshua Sharfstein
Claudine Bradley
Livingstone Caesar
Martha Grabowski
Robyn Hacker
Songqi Liu
Vicki Magley
Kirsten Martin
Amie Newins
Martín-Josè Sepúlveda
Martin Slade
Mieka Smart

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

• Update committee members on status of draft report chapters
• Travel to Crowley for a site visit, and tour of a ship
• Discuss differences between this committee’s statement of task and the new NASEM committee on SASH within Coast Guard
• Identify needs for further information gathering and plan future meetings

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

• Memo to the Committee
• Meeting Agenda
• Approved Statement of Task
• Committee Roster and Biographies
• Committee Guidance on Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations
• Report Review Criteria
• Report Outline
• Draft Survey

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

December 16, 2024

Contact

Molly Checksfield Dorries

MDorries@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Prevention, Mitigation, and Response to Alcohol Misuse and Related Incidents in the Commercial Maritime Industry

September 12 - 13, 2024

Past

Materials

About

The Committee on Alcohol at Sea is planning a one-day workshop on September 12, 2024 from 9:00 am until 2:30 pm ET in Washington, DC as part of its second committee meeting. This event will bring together stakeholders across the commercial maritime industry as well as social science experts to explore effective policies and practices for prevention, mitigation, and response to alcohol misuse and safety-related incidents in the workplace, including harassment and assault. Registration is required for this event, as in-person attendance is limited.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Joshua Sharfstein
Claudine Bradley
Livingstone Caesar
Martha Grabowski
Robyn Hacker
Songqi Liu
Vicki Magley
Kirsten Martin
Morgan McManus
Amie Newins
Martin-Jose Sepulveda
Martin Slade
Mieka Smart

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

• Review current version of the outline
• Discuss the survey content
• Review plans for a site visit
• Develop action items to be completed between meeting 2 & 3

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Statement of Task
Committee Biographical Sketches
Committee Guidance on Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations
Report Review Criteria
Draft Outline
Draft Survey

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 23, 2024

Contact

Molly Checksfield Dorries

MDorries@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Alcohol at Sea Committee (Check-In) Meeting

July 17, 2024

10:30 AM - 3:30 PM (ET)

Past

Agenda

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About

Join the Committee on Alcohol at Sea on Wednesday, July 17, from 11am - 12 pm ET, for a presentation from the United States Marine Administration (MARAD) to learn about the roles, responsibilities, and activities of MARAD as these relate to the committee’s statement of task, including policies and procedures, mariner education and workplace programs, collection and uses of data, and mariner training in the domains of alcohol use, sexual harassment, and their relation to well-being and safety in the commercial maritime industry; and how MARAD’s roles, responsibilities and activities relate to those of the Coast Guard.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

Contact

Molly Checksfield Dorries

MDorries@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Alcohol at Sea Committee Meeting #1

May 28 - 29, 2024

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

Materials

About

The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will convene an ad hoc committee to prepare an assessment that will inform public policies concerning the possession and consumption of alcohol by crew members and other personnel aboard commercial vessels of the United States. The assessment will consider the personal security, welfare, and safety interests of all individuals aboard the vessel as well as the use of other intoxicants in conjunction with alcohol.

The first meeting of the Alcohol at Sea committee will occur on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, and Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in Washington, DC.

A session will be open to the public on Tuesday, May 28th, from 11:00 am ET - 2:00 pm ET, and Wednesday, May 29th, from 10:00 am ET - 11:00 am ET”

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Claudine Bradley
Divine Livingstone Caesar
Martha Grabowski
Robyn Hacker
Song Qi Liu
Vicki Magley
Kirsten Martin
Morgan McManus
Amie Newins
Martin Sepulveda
Joshua Sharfstein
Martin Slade
Mieka Smart

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-Welcome and Self-Introductions
-Orientation to NASEM and the Study Process
-Origins of the Study and Statement of Task; Study Timeline
-Review SOT, questions for the study sponsor
-Committee’s Discussion of Conflicts of Interest, Composition, and Balance
-Takeaways from Coast Guard presentations
-Begin Discussion of the Committee’s Interpretation of Scope and Approach to the Task
-Takeaways from speaker remarks
-Issues and topics to cover in the report
-Plans for Meeting #2:
- Develop working report outline
- Members to draft on core issues/topics
- Briefings/panels
- Documents/Data Sources
-Re-visit timeline; schedule future meeting dates

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

June 06, 2024

Contact

Molly Checksfield Dorries

MDorries@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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Prevention, Mitigation, and Response to Alcohol Misuse and Related Incidents in the Commercial Maritime Industry

Alcohol at Sea Committee (Check-In) Meeting

Alcohol at Sea Committee Meeting #1