24 maritime news articles about IMO
From watching ships through binoculars as a child to becoming Harbourmaster of Dunmore East, Deirdre Lane’s FNI maritime journey has come full circle. In this episode of On Course, Deirdre shares how her career at sea progressed alongside her involvement with The Nautical Institute.
Studying maritime theory in college is only the beginning. In this episode of On Course, Ethan Brining AMNIS from Fleetwood Nautical Campus explains why joining The Nautical Institute gave him something education alone could not; real insight into how the maritime industry works behind the scenes.
What happens after you achieve your Master Mariner license? In this episode of On Course, Captain Christian Ciortan AFNI shares how joining The Nautical Institute helped him expand his professional development into a broader international role within the maritime community.
From a childhood dream of becoming a ship’s captain to participating in autonomous shipping discussions at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Captain Ann Pletschke’s FNI maritime career reflects passion, professionalism and continuous professional development. In this episode of On Course, Captain Pletschk
In this episode, listen to Captain Alexandra Hagerty FNI talking about: • her career at sea, • why she joined The Nautical Institute, • the membership benefits, • having access to Seaways, • the value of being involved with an international organisation, • the value of having a voice at the IMO • what inspires her most
The sea connects us all. For more than 50 years, The Nautical Institute has supported the global maritime community by promoting professionalism, safety and best practice at sea and ashore.
Title: Your voice at the IMO: Marine Environment Protection Committee, October 2025 Summary: Capt. Chris O’Flaherty AFNI, Senior Technical Adviser and head of our IMO delegation, talks with Captain Stylianos Mourtzanos AFNI, volunteer expert delegate at the IMO this week, about the heated proceedings and the importanc
Dr Dorota Lost-Sieminska, Director of Legal Affairs, IMO Summary: Captain Chris O’Flaherty AFNI has an in depth conversation with Dr Dorota Lost-Sieminska, Director of Legal Affairs at the IMO. Read the full interview here: https://www.
Summary: Authors Captain Grant and Captain George Livingstone share with NI CEO John Lloyd some early feedback on their new book Shiphandling: The beautiful game (Volume 1) and take a few unanswered questions from our Shiphandling webinar earlier this year. For those who missed it, the webinar and book deal with ship
Title: The Italian Maritime Attaché in London talks to Chris O’Flaherty AFNI Summary: Meet Captain Giuseppe Spera, Italian Maritime Attaché in London and Italy’s Alternate Permanent Representative to the IMO. In this short interview, he shares insights into Italy’s work on maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation, and
Title: Sub-committee on ship design and construction Summary: Capt. Chris O’Flaherty AFNI, Senior Technical Adviser and head of our IMO delegation, talks with Marc Arpon AMNIS, volunteer expert delegate at the IMO for this week, about the proceedings and the importance of seafarers being represented during the proceed
Title: Maritime Safety committee (MSC 109) | The Nautical Institute Summary: Capt. Chris O’Flaherty AFNI, Senior Technical Adviser and head of our IMO delegation, talks with Capt.
Summary: Are you confident that you know where your ship is? What if the navigation system fails and your position is no longer marked on ECDIS or you show up somewhere in the map that a ship cannot possibly be?
The ocean is home to magnificent creatures like whales. However, with more ships sailing, tragic accidents occasionally happen.
The video explains the Automatic Identification System (AIS), which uses VHF radio waves to broadcast critical information among ships and shore bases to enhance safety, aid traffic management, facilitate search and rescue operations, and gather industry data for improvement purposes. However, there is a concerning tr
Summary: The welcome trend for fewer large losses continues. However, although shipowners are trying to operate vessels safely within an ever-changing and dynamic regulatory framework, this is becoming more difficult due to the impacts of regional wars, supply chain disruption, hijackings, ship detentions, sanctions a
Summary: Capt. Chris O’Flaherty AFNI, Senior Technical Adviser and head of our IMO delegation, talks with Cameron Livingstone MNI, volunteer expert delegate at the IMO for this week, about the proceedings and the importance of seafarers being represented during the proceedings.
Our experts discuss the critical role of Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems in offshore operations and why high-quality standardized training and increased levels of competency are essential for keeping the industry safe. With vessels operating in challenging conditions and multicultural crews onboard, ensuring every DP
As simulation technology evolves with virtual reality, augmented reality, and cloud-based applications, new opportunities and challenges emerge for educators and trainees alike. Join us for a compelling webinar exploring the future of simulation in maritime education and training.
NI’s NW England and N Wales Branch Speaker: Steve Jones This webinar delves into the current impact of maritime security and its relevance in today's world. The focus is on the profound impact of the ISPS Code which has shaped maritime security practices for the past two decades.
YMC Short Talks: Sabeena Poonwassie of the NI's Younger Members' Council and recruitment expert and Master Mariner Captain Mario De Silva discuss how maritime cadets can give themselves the best possible chance of success when attending interviews. The Nautical Institute is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) with c
Explore the outcomes of IMO's MEPC 80 in this chat with Mr. Neil Dulling (NI's volunteer delegate to IMO) and Mr.
Ships and sailors have changed over the decades and never more so than in recent years as tonnage has grown in size, and technology has become embedded in the control of our ships. What does this mean for the ancient skill of seamanship?
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