Over the course of the year, investigations from the Marine Accident Investigations Branch (MAIB) have helped seafarers, shore-side operators and ship owners improve their safety procedures.
Captain Ali Ashour, the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) FIMarEST in the defence domain, sees the Institute as a platform for innovation and global cooperation.
Chris Goldsworthy says ‘pointing the finger’ following accidents must stop if the global shortage of marine professionals in shipping is to be addressed.