President's Lecture 2023

IMarEST TV recording of the President's Lecture 2023.

In this special lecture, the IMarEST's 120th President, Martin Shaw, gives a presentation on commercial shipping operations and the changes that have taken place over the past half century.

It is clear that the considerable change that ship operations have undergone in the past half century is not lessening and the increasing complexity and interconnectedness means that change is coming quicker and with less notice. This presentation analyses the historic changes since the 1970s, their causes and the result. It looks at the cycle of change and how each change leads to further change.

It also explores at-present shipping operations and the challenges of operating ships today. Furthermore, this presentation covers future challenges, including the net zero challenge and issues to do with digitalisation and autonomous shipping.

About the Speaker

Martin Shaw has been a proactive member of the IMarEST for 50 years. He began his career as a cadet and served at sea for 13 years as an engineer officer. He then went on to undertake senior management roles, including as EMEA Regional Shipping manager in the oil industry, and as a consultant specialising in ship operations and safety.

In March 2023, Martin became the IMarEST's 120th President. With his wealth of experience, Martin is determined to ensure that structures and processes are in place to support the large number of our members involved in running ships.

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