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Head of The NI Academy, The Nautical Institute
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Senior Qualifications Administrator, The Nautical Institute
Meet our Lecturers
Captain Sarabjit Butalia FNI
Principal Lecturer
Dr Simon Daniels
Principal Lecturer
Simon qualified as a Solicitor in 1984, specialising in criminal and marine dispute resolution, before moving to the academic field, where he managed the law and business parts of the MCA-accredited Merchant Vessel Operations programme at Warsash Maritime Academy. He led the BSc (Hons) Degree course in Marine Operations Management from its inception in 2008, taking it to a collaborative partnership in Hong Kong, and forging links with another partner in Colombo. He has remained a qualified Solicitor and in 2012 was awarded a PhD for his thesis: The Criminalisation of the Ship’s Master. A new approach for the new millennium. He has published a number of academic papers and, in 2016, wrote Corporate Manslaughter in the Maritime and Aviation Industries, published by Taylor & Francis. In 2021 Simon contributed a number of articles to the Nautical Institute's magazine Seaways. His book Responsibility and Accountability in Maritime Law was published by Taylor & Francis in April 2022. He is now writing a new textbook on Shipboard Management studies, to be published by Taylor & Francis in 2024.
Mr Anjaney Borwankar AFNI
Lecturer
Anjaney Borwankar (Anjan) is a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned business executive with over two decades of management experience. He is a thought leader on Digital Transformation and Blockchain and a regular speaker at leading conferences worldwide.
Anjan co-founded Navozyme, a Singapore headquartered technology company dedicated to enhancing lives in the maritime sector via proprietary blockchain enabled platforms. Navozyme is leading several transformative blockchain pilots in Europe and Asia.
Anjan has a Blockchain Strategy and FinTech Certification from Oxford University (Said Business School).
Ankur Lal
Lecturer
Working as a Senior Psychologist at Applied Research International (ARI), New Delhi, Ankur Lal specializes in counselling, coaching, and training for marine professionals. She is responsible for conducting behavioral and soft skills training courses for seafarers, covering areas such as communication, leadership, motivation, human error and stress management.
As a Certified Psychometric Test Professional (CPTP), Ankur is an expert in psychometric assessment of seafarers for personal and professional growth, promotion, and marine incidents.
Ankur has a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Delhi University and a diploma in Training and Development. Her deep understanding of human behaviour combined with an extensive experience in individual and group counselling for various mental health issues proves advantageous in dealing with marine professionals.
Captain Sanjay Mittal
Lecturer
After a fruitful innings at sea, Captain Mittal held various leadership positions in the areas of Ship Management and Marine Consultancy. He currently runs a consultancy with a broad range of services including Inspections, TMSA Audits, Navigational Assessments, Surveys and Incident Support. He is also frequently consulted on Admiralty claims, particularly in oil and gas transportation, and has investigated several maritime incidents. He has been a member of various loss prevention bodies and has worked actively to promote safe practices. He has also been instrumental in conceptualizing leading initiatives in shipboard training, which have since become an industry norm.
Capt. Mittal is based in Singapore and holds an MBA with Distinction from University of Bradford.
Mrs Naomi Rewari MNI
Lecturer
Director of Applied Research International, Naomi Rewari holds a M.Sc. Post Graduate Certificate in Education and has set up a maritime training institute offering maritime courses. She is part of the senior management team of a simulation technology institute, delivering simulation solutions across the globe and has spearheaded the use of simulators for competency assessments. A practitioner using psychometric tools for personality and aptitude assessment, Naomi has contributed a chapter to The Nautical Institutes' publication entitled “Human Performance and Limitations” and co-authored the IMO Model Course 6.10 “Train the Simulator Trainer and Assessor”.
Mr Anant Sahasrabudhe AFNI
Lecturer
A Technical and Training specialist in the Maritime, Logistics and Process Industries for the last 40 years.
Sailed in capacity of Chief Engineer for 25 years on various types of merchant vessels. Main experience with various Electrohydraulic and Electropneumatic, Automation and Control systems in process industry and maritime industry.
Lecturer for The Nautical Institute Academy.
Captain Luis Vanrell
Lecturer
Master Mariner (MSc)
Former: Superintendent/Company Inspector/Marine Consultant/Class Principal Surveyor
Ships in Operation, New Buildings, Hull & Machinery, Materials & Components Surveyor
ISM/ISPS/ISO 9001, 14001, 50001 Lead Auditor
MLC2006 Inspector
Since 2020, Lecturer to The Nautical Institute
Captain Ajay Varma MNI
Lecturer
After spending 27 years sailing, Capt. Ajay Varma has spent over 15 years working as a certified Navigation and Safety Trainer/Auditor. He is an alumnus of TS Rajendra (1979-80) and holds a Navigation Assessors Certificate from the Tokyo Maritime University amongst other industry qualifications and certifications. He founded his own Navigation Consultancy company in November 2020.
Captain Peter Werner AFNI
Lecturer
Master License, MSc. in Maritime Management
Sea service as Navigational Officer on board of cruise vessels
Extensive experience as Project Manager for implementation of management systems according to various ISO-Standards and maritime codes.
Management expertise as Designated Person Ashore / Company Security Officer for various types of vessels, as Chief Quality Officer, Chief Operating Officer & Managing Director as well as Entrepreneur & Innovator.
Many years practical experience as auditor and senior trainer for management systems.
Comprehensive knowledge in process analysis & optimization, incl. ERP implementation.
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