Seaways – August 2019

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Representing The Nautical Institute

Î to the maritime industry and beyond

Lessons learned
Vice President Andre Le Goubin FNI represented The Nautical Institute at
a workshop on ‘Lessons Learned in the Operation of Maritime Terminals’
in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He writes: ‘The workshop was two days of ‘closed’
sessions, with no recordings permitted and no publication of papers. Cell
phones were not allowed during the sessions. This enhanced security
greatly encouraged participants to open up and confi dently share their
experiences and the knowledge gained from them, for the benefi t of us all.
I spoke on how we can gain experiential knowledge from marine
accidents, incidents and near misses, and how we can share that
knowledge, with a particular emphasis on mentoring. This was well
received as anyone can be a mentor so there was something for
everyone! My thanks to SLOM and Transpetro for organising and hosting
an excellent conference and to everyone for so openly sharing their
experiences.

New appointment

Congratulations to NI President Capt Nick Nash FNI, who has been

appointed as Master of Princess’ latest cruiseship, Enchanted Princess.

Nick will bring the ship into service from the Fincantieri shipyard in

Monfalcone, Italy, in June next year. ‘It is an honour and a testament to

dedicated years of service,’ said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president.

Poland Branch awards

Congratulations to two members of our Poland Branch who were

presented with awards at the Transnav conference. Capt Szczepen

Kowaleski FNI has been presented with the Ulysses award to mark an

NI member who has been very active in the popularisation of the NI.

Capt Judzinski FNI was presented with the Helvelius award, named

after the Polish astronomer. This award is to recognise an individual for

outstanding contribution to navigation.

Spreading the word
Captain Ravi Varma, MNI participated in the Deep Draft Vessel Industry
Day at the US Coast Guard Station, Alameda, California. Captain Varma
presented on the sociotechnical approach to safety management; a
nonlinear approach to accident prevention.

Odessa Shipmasters’ Association

Many members of The Nautical Institute took part in celebrations of

the 30th anniversary of the Odessa Shipmasters’ Assocation (OSMA).

The Association, currently headed by Captain S.Ya. Nezavitin AFNI,

brings together over 700 experienced deep sea captains who have wide

experience in charge of diff erent types of vessels.

Captain S Ya Nezavitin AFNI at the OSMA celebration with

Captain T Oleynik, the fi rst female Master in Ukraine

Nautical Institute HQ

staff celebrate the Day

of the Seafarer in June