Title: Policy to practice Opening: Powering maritime excellence On World Maritime Day 2026, our CEO Captain John Lloyd FNI reflects on the importance of turning professional development into practice and recognises the dedication of maritime professionals working around the world, often in challenging circumstances. To everyone working at sea and ashore and to the families supporting them: thank you for all that you do. From all of us at The Nautical Institute, wishing you safe seas and smooth sailing. About us: The Nautical Institute is an international membership organisation for maritime professionals, working at sea and ashore and a leading authority in the maritime industry. We are an educational charity dedicated to promoting the highest standards of professionalism, best practice, competence and safety in the maritime industry by providing professional development opportunities, training, publications and accreditation. Become a member: https://www.nautinst.org/membership.html Publications: https://www.nautinst.org/shop-listing.html Courses: https://www.nautinst.org/ni-academy.html The Nautical Institute 200B Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JY T:+44 (0)20 7928 1351 E: sec@nautinst.org W: www.nautinst.org The Nautical Institute is a Registered Charity No.1002462