Nautical Institute appoints new President
The maritime professionals representative body celebrated its 50th Anniversary as it appointed a new president.
Captain Andre LeGoubin has been elected president of the Nautical Institute in the institute’s golden year.
He takes over from Jillian Carson-Jackson, who has been president for two years.
The inauguration took place at the end of an annual general meeting, which itself was part of a two-day conference the the theme ‘Maritime Leadership in a Changing World’.
“It is a great honour to be elected president of the Nautical Institute, particularly as the NI celebrates its Golden Anniversary. Indeed I have been proud to be a member for much of that time, having joined The NI in 1984,” said LeGoubin.
One of the tasks for the NI going forward is finding ways to develop and support younger career professionals so they can become the leaders of tomorrow, the Institute believes.
Speaking to ship operators, LeGoubin said: “We must give cadets opportunities to sail and learn their trade, if you want the best people to be operating your vessels, I recommend you train them yourselves to guarantee success.”
