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The International Body for Maritime Professionals – Supporting those in Control of Seagoing Craft. Professional Activity. Interested Motivated Desire for Personal / Professional Development Keeping up to date Participating in Improvement . Tools and Techniques. Individual Membership
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The International Body for Maritime Professionals – Supporting those in Control of Seagoing Craft.
Professional Activity • Interested • Motivated • Desire for Personal / Professional Development • Keeping up to date • Participating in Improvement
Tools and Techniques • Individual Membership • We Listen – • 5 Year Plan, letters, visits, Branches, events, ship visits, close work with stakeholders, etc… • We work as a team – • Autonomous, Council, Officers, Committees, Secretariat, Branches. • We produce – • Seaways, Publications, Web resources; Events, Representation (IMO, IALA, etc..)
Who Are We? • Not for profit • Professional body • Qualified mariners • Individual Membership • Corporate Affiliates • Interest in maritime matters • Merchant and Naval • Promoting nautical science • NGO at the IMO Philip Wake, FNI Chief Executive
What Do We Do? • Promote Professionalism • Continuous Professional Development • Safer Ships and Cleaner Seas • Effective Commercial Operations • Positive Public Image and Respect • Promote Best Practice • Reduced Regulatory burden • Represent our Members Voices • Accreditation • Networking
How We Do It • Publications • Projects • Participation • Services • Schemes • Working as a team: Council, Committees, Staff, Correspondence Groups, Branches, members, etc…
Publications • Seaways • Best Practice – Practical Guides ‘By Practitioners for Practitioners’ • Mooring Practices • ECDIS • Collecting Evidence • Bulk Carrier Operations • Ship Masters Business Companion • Bridge Team Management • Tug Use in Port • Etc…
Seaways • Seaways journal • Every Month • Delivered to about 6,000 members and a further 1,500 ships & fleet managers • Over 100 countries • Readership of about 20,000
Projects • Mariners Alerting and Reporting Scheme (MARS) • Continuous Professional Development (CPD) • Alert! International Maritime Human Element Bulletin • eNavigation (including S-Mode and ePelorus)
Forums • ECDIS • AIS • Lifeboat Safety • Fatigue • Bulk Carrier Operations • Etc…
Participation • IMO – NGO Status • Issues concerning Lifeboat Safety; Manning & Fatigue; Navigation Safety; eNavigation; Waste Management; training & competencies; etc… • IALA – Sister Organisation • Issues concerning eNavigation; Ship/Shore relationships; Vessel Traffic Management (VTM); MBS; etc… • MOU’s with IMarEST; RINA; IALA; GlobalMET; IHMA; etc..
Services • Currently the NI accredits training in the following areas: • Dynamic Positioning • Oil Spill Response • Semi-Submersible Stability • Hatch Cover Testing and Inspection • Leadership
Schemes • Currently the NI offers open learning schemes for: • Harbour Masters • Command • Square Rig Sailing Endorsement
Where Are We? Our Branch Network
Our Branch Network Role of the Branches • A local professional focus and representation. • A programme of technical and social events. • Communication and fellowship with other nautical professionals. • Assistance with updating professional development. • Enhanced recruitment.
Membership (MNI) • IMO White List Certificate of Competency • Maritime Pilot • Naval Qualification 3.1 + • NI Certificate for DP, Square Rig, Harbour Master, Command etc.. • Approved qualification including: VTS Operator/manager; Marine Surveyor; Designated Person; Yachtmaster; Maritime Lawyer; Maritime Health & Welfare Officer; etc.. Capt R. Coates, FNI Past President
Membership - Other • Associate Member (AMNI) • Ratings, Boatmaster, etc.. • Associate Fellow (AFNI) • Held Command or Senior Management position. • Fellow (FNI) • Member for 5 years • Significant contribution to NI or Industry • Superior professional responsibility
“The strides towards safe, clean and secure shipping will be for nothing without qualified and experienced people to operate and manage them…” www.nautinst.org