SPEAKER

CAPT Steve O’Keefe, Royal Australian Navy

Since joining the Royal Australian Navy as a Midshipman in 1984, Captain Steve O’Keefe has accrued substantial tactical, operational and strategic level supply and logistics experience. His significant sea postings have included Supply Officer of the amphibious ship HMAS KANIMBLA and Supply Officer of the guided missile frigate HMAS NEWCASTLE. Ashore, his senior appointments have included Deputy Commandant at the Joint Warfare, Doctrine and Training Centre, Director Navy Professional Requirements (Engineering and Logistics), Deputy Director Logistics – Navy, Commander Fleet Logistics Support, J40 (SO1 Logistics Operations and Plans) at Headquarters Australian Theatre. He has had operational deployments to Kenya, the Middle East, South East Asia and the Southern Ocean. His civilian qualifications include a Masters Degree in Arts (Strategic Studies) and a Masters Degree in Management (Operations Management). His civilian recognition includes: Certified Professional Logistician, Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia and Associate Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management.

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Navy Supply – Ensuring the Team Works

Naval warships are self contained floating cities that operate across the planet’s many waterways. Sustaining these cities is a complex task, especially when the city is expected to be placed in harm’s way and operate away from port for months at a time. Although necessities such as ammunition, fuel and food are the lifeblood of war, it is also critical to have dynamic and responsive supply chains to deliver the myriad items required to sustain a ship and its crew for months on end.

Predominantly based on the presenter's experience in the amphibious ship HMAS KANIMBLA during Coalition combat operations against Iraq in 2003, this presentation will deal with some of the unique aspects of maritime logistic support in the Persian Gulf.

Further, this presentation will examine the organic logistics support in Navy’s ships, the support provided by different fleet units and the organisation and infrastructure required to sustain the dynamic needs of the maritime supply chain.

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Register by Friday September 3. Cancellations after this date cannot be refunded. If you have any queries call LAA Ltd on 1300 651 911 or 02 9635 3422.

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