When a career in the Air Force was no longer possible, Captain Vinicius Madruga Santos FNI chose the sea instead and he built an international maritime career from ship captain to quality, safety, environmental and health (QHSE) Manager. In this episode of On Course, Captain Vinicius shares: • Building a career at sea as a ship captain • Moving ashore into a senior QHSE leadership role • Discovering The Nautical Institute through global connections • The power of international maritime networking • Access to technical expertise and shared professional knowledge • Legal support in case of onboard incidents • Representation of seafarers’ voices at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) • The value of active branches and global collaboration He highlights one of the most important benefits of membership: being part of a respected educational charity and non-governmental organisation (NGO) that represents seafarers at the IMO, ensuring real operational experience informs international maritime regulation. With strong engagement from students, younger members and branch committees, The Nautical Institute continues to support a professional network across generations of seafarers. If you are a maritime professional seeking international recognition, global networking opportunities and continuous professional development The Nautical Institute your professional community. Find our more here: https://www.nautinst.org/membership.html