Last year, The Nautical Institute and Lloyd’s Register Foundation launched the STEER Project to explore the real-world impact of introducing new systems alongside evolving working practices at sea. Captain Ann Pletschke CMMar FNI, STEER Project Lead, and Captain David Patraiko FNI, Director of Projects at The Nautical Institute highlighted that the project aims to give seafarers a voice by actively listening to their feedback, in order to better understand the impact of technology on wellbeing, fatigue, and stress levels.

The  Strategic Plan for the Organization for the six-year period 2024 to 2029 (resolution A.1196(34)) sets out: