The Nautical Institute 50th Anniversary Celebration, Plymouth, UK

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The Nautical Institute's 50th Anniversary Celebration in Plymouth - The Future Professional Mariner

In 2022 the South West of England Branch of The Nautical Institute will be hosting an international Conference looking at the future of the maritime profession at a time of rapid societal change. During the two days of the Conference the 50th Annual General Meeting of The Nautical Institute will be held.

The aim of the Conference is to consider the key issues which will impact on the next generation of professional mariners and how they can be best prepared to face the leadership roles which will be demanded of them: The Conference will consider;

• The Marine Environment: What environmental Issues will impact on the management and operation of ships in the future?

• New Technologies: How will the rapid technological change influence the role of the future maritime professional?

• Future Professional Mariners: How will the training and educational needs of the future professional mariner be met ?

Wednesday 6th July,18:30 – 20:00 Early Birds: Plymouth Sound Boat Trip (Meet at Commercial Wharf, The Barbican, Plymouth)

Thursday and Friday 7-8 July: Conference and AGM, University of Plymouth

Thursday 7th July, 19:00-23:30: Golden Celebration Dinner, The Box

*There are a limited number of bursaries available to cover the cost of conference attendance for cadets and students under 23 years of age.