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02 Oct 2023

Feature Article : Altering Course

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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31 Aug 2023

Warning: may contain idioms

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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31 Aug 2023

IMO Update - Maritime Environment Protection Committee

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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01 Aug 2023

IMO Update Maritime Safety Committee

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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01 Aug 2023

August 2023 - Younger Members’ Council

Waving goodbye to the seas? Shore Having the best of both worlds​​​​​​​

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01 Jul 2023

IMO Update: Sub-committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR)

‘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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01 Jun 2023

UNCLOS Update – The High Seas Treaty

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01 Jun 2023

Younger Members’ Council

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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01 Jun 2023

IMO Update - Sub-Committee on Pollution, Prevention and Response

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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01 May 2023

Captain’s column: The dangers of complacency

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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