NI President sets sights on the future

The newly elected President of The Nautical Institute, Jillian Carson-Jackson has vowed to help the Institute and wider maritime community meet three important challenges – those of diversity and inclusion, branch engagement and managing the impact of technology.

Speaking at The Nautical Institute's Annual General Meeting, she said:

"There has been a concerted effort over the past years to raise visibility of not just women, but the overall role of diversity and inclusion in maritime. The pledge of the Institute, as a global body for maritime professionals, is to show its commitment to encourage, support and celebrate a diverse and inclusive maritime industry."

   Ms Carson-Jackson described her own Branch, The Nautical Institute South East Australia, as her professional family, sounding board and reality check, commenting:

  "Nautical Institute Branches provide a focus to engage with other maritime professionals and to think global while acting local. They offer a forum to gather ideas, share experiences, develop best practice and influence the activity of the Institute and beyond."

Watch the election of Ms Carson-Jackson at the NI AGM here. 

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