The Nautical Institute is delighted to announce that Captain Andre LeGoubin MNM MA FNI has been elected as the Institute’s new president. He takes over the presidency from Jillian Carson-Jackson who has been at the helm for the past two years.

Members of the NI  were honoured to have the presence of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal during the afternoon of the technical session of AGM Conference chaired by Commodore Nick Nash.

As we enter a New Year it is my pleasure to send very best wishes to all of our readers. Thank you for the contribution you make to our maritime profession and The Nautical Institute and especially those who have highlighted our role in the community through our NI 50th Anniversary events.

12 JUL 2022    Institute News

Following our last meeting on 29 June 2022 it was agreed we would create a dedicated portal for supporting links and materials for Ukrainian seafarers and shoreside professionals. This has now been actioned, and can be accessed here – (https://www.nautinst.org/resource-library/welfare-and-support/ukraine.html).

Celebrating 50 Years and looking ahead to the next 50 years for the maritime industry

Strategic Plan

What is chartership?

Chartership is a marque of excellence, indicating that the holder has reached the highest level of their profession. The Chartered Master Mariner scheme introduces the concept to the seafaring profession for the first time.

Mariners worldwide deliver 80% of trade and are crucial to the supply chain.  This has been enhanced and more important since COVID.

The first issue of the the International Maritime Journal “Sea Review” was published by the Nautical Institute of Ukraine 20 years ago !