A career transition from the Royal Navy to a new role in the assurance of MOD shipping meant a new way of looking at things, and a deeper understanding of the commercial sector
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A client’s technical director called me out of the blue: ‘One of our Chief Engineers can’t speak English! There’s been an incident: we phoned him about the investigation but he was tongue tied.
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The eightieth meeting of the Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), running from 3-7 July 2023, was widely anticipated in the media well beyond the shipping world.
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The 107th session of the Maritime Safety Committee was held in early June at IMO headquarters in London. Unlike the majority of IMO meetings, the MSC runs over eight days, rather than five, due to its exceptionally large agenda.
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‘Let us use this opportunity to renew our commitment to ensuring the sustainability of the shipping industry and the protection of the marine environment, which is a critical issue that requires our continued attention for generations to come,’ Ms Deggim said.
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As the maritime industry continues to evolve, I feel the future for young seafarers is very exciting. With new technologies and practices emerging, and the industry undergoing significant changes, it is important to be aware of the trends and opportunities that lie ahead.
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The IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution, Prevention and Response (PPR) met for its 10th session from 24 to 28 April. The meeting was chaired by Dr Flavio da Costa of Brazil. The Vice-Chair was Dr Anita Mäkinen of Finland.
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Complacency is a state of mind where one relaxes their standards of performance and becomes overly comfortable with the current level of success. This can be a dangerous habit to get into, especially on board ship.
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