bridget hogan director, publications and marketing the nautical institute
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Bridget HoganDirector, Publications and MarketingThe Nautical Institute
Being professional means being competent and skilful and behaving in an ethical way. It means putting your client or patient first, and acting in the best interests of the public or society
Being professional means being dedicated to professional development both of yourself and for those people who are affected by your work. It is about being trustworthy, reliable and committed
Source: www.totalprofessionals.com
What does it mean to be professional?
Professional bodies are organisations whose members are individual professionals. These organisations seek to further a particular profession, the interests of the individuals engaged in that profession and the public interest
Source: www.totalprofessionals.com
What is a professional body?
Professional bodies provide codes of conduct for their members to guide their professional behaviour so the public can be assured of being treated properly
They may:• Set and assess professional examinations• Provide support for CPD – continuing professional development
through learning opportunities and tools for recording and planning• Publish professional journals or magazines• Provide networks for professionals to meet and discuss their field
of expertise
Source: www.totalprofessionals.com
How does a professional body serve the profession?
• International professional body for the maritime industryEstablished to recognise, enhance and promote professional standards and standing of maritime professionals worldwide
• Champion and supporter of our members’ lifelong learning and career development (CPD) Seminars, conferences, networking events, journal, books and study schemes
• Leading publisher of best practice maritime books written by the practitioner for the practitioner
The Nautical Institute
• Certification body for DP operators worldwide
• NGO with consultative status at IMO
• Promotes excellence in maritime study
The Nautical Institute
We are not
• A trade union • A trade association• An employment advice bureau• A regulatory body
How we are governedExecutive
Board
CouncilMembers
Specialist Committees
Secretariat
Correspondence Groups
Member Forums
Branch Committees
Member Feedback
The secretariat Chief Executive*
Director of Projects*
Director of Publishing
Head of Delegation @
IMO*
Finance Director
Training Manager*
TechnicalManager*
Editor Seaways
Comms & Marketing Manager
Assistant Finance
Managers
Accreditation Manager
Assistant Services
Manager
Services Staff
* Seagoing experience
Director of Accreditation
Assistant Manager IMO*
Where are we based?
• In over 40 countries• Provide local professional focus• Technical and social meetings • National representation• Enhances communication • Networking forum • Galvanising local marine community
Where is headquarters?
IMO
Who are our members?
What our members read
What our members value• Branch seminars and technical
meetings – networking• Exchanging views with likeminded
professionals – forums, CGs, feedback
• Keeping up – staying in touch with industry developments
• Support with career development in the maritime industry
• Our constitutional aims and objectives
• Alert! International Maritime Human Element Bulletin
• The Navigator – to boost the self esteem of junior deck officers
• Both free publications
Some of our projects
• The Navigator – to boost the self esteem of junior deck officers
• Seeking sponsorship to put free on all 80,000 SOLAS vessels
Some of our projects
• Mariners Alerting and Reporting Scheme (MARS)
• Continuing professional development (CPD)
• eNavigation including S-Mode and ePelorus)
Some of our projects
• ECDIS• AIS• Lifeboat Safety• Fatigue
Our forums
• Bulk Carrier Operations• Simulation for Training and Assessment• DPAs
Our forums
• IMO – NGO Status• Issues concerning lifeboat safety;
manning and fatigue; navigation safety; eNavigation; waste management; piracy, training and competency
• IALA – sister organisation • Issues concerning eNavigation;
ship/shore relationships; vessel traffic management and more...
• MOUs with IMarEST; RINA; IALA; GlobalMET; IHMA; and others...
Our participation
• The Work of The Harbour Master • Square Rig Sailing • Command Diploma
Our self study schemes
• Support career progression• Support working practices
Our publications
• Written, peer reviewed and supported by authors, referees and committee members from all over the world
Our publications
• Support best practice • Cover areas where regulation is not
necessary
Our publications
Keeping in touch...
What we do• Recognise the professionalism and the
professional contribution of our members• Support and promote professional development
(CPD) and career progression of our members• Listen to and represent our members at the
highest level• Publish and promote best practice guides• Support an international branch network• Facilitate networking/learning opportunities for
our members• Engage in research and development for the
good of the industry
Find us on...
www.nautinst.org
