Catalytic link averts crisis
How an unexpected incident became an object lesson in emergency response. Nick Savvides reports.
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Joint Branch of the Royal Institute of Naval Architecture and IMarEST, Singapore
Chairman - Dr. Sridev Mookerjea FRINA
Dr. Sridev Mookerjea is a distinguished maritime leader and a Chartered Engineer (UK & India) with a professional pedigree. Holding a Professional Doctorate and an Honorary Industrial Doctorate in Global Leadership, his expertise is backed by fellowships in elite institutions including ICS, IMarEST, RINA, IMechE and SNAMES. Member of Singapore Nautical Institute, QMS 2008 Lead Auditor (UK) and MBA (UK). Dr. Mookerjea served as CEO, Managing Director, and General Manager for various multinationals, specializing in acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate turnarounds. He attended the World Economic Forums on special invitation. His contributions earned him a place in the International Who’s Who of Professionals. He is the Chairman and Group Managing Director, Blossom Group and been running his own business of Shipping, Offshore and Maritime Industry since 2003.
Vice-Chairman - Jan Verdaasdonk CEng MRINA
Secretary - Rasim Asgarov CEng FRINA
Assistant Secretary - Justin Wee
Treasurer - David HH Gan
Chan Won Song
Dr. Sridev Mookerjea FRINA
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How it's changed
Jack Gifford MRINA on his journey from boatyard Saturday boy to a Caribbean future.
Topping up the tank
The Richard B Couch Model Basin at the University of Michigan College of Engineering, following completion of extensive renovations to the 750,000gallon, 360ft-long towing tank facility.
Apprenticeships: My path to success
Aaron Cobb MRINA is chief engineer, international navy support, at BAE Systems, Maritime and Land Defence Solutions: vocational training was the basis for a fascinating and fulfilling career and it could be the pathway to success for many more young people.
AiP for wind-assisted liquefied CO2 carrier
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a liquefied CO₂ carrier equipped with the Wind Challenger hard sail wind propulsion system.
History: Lessons from MV Derbyshire
John Jubb CEng, 94, on one of the most remarkable and troubling episodes in British maritime history in which he played a vital role.
Safety first for new fuels
The shift from heavy fuel oil to low-carbon alternatives promises deep emissions cuts but it also introduces a new generation of safety challenges. The challenge now is ensuring the industry meets its decarbonisation goals without compromising on safety.
Hydrogen hits the big time with projects on the rise
Hydrogen is moving from pilot projects to mainstream maritime adoption, with landmark vessel orders and emerging bunkering hubs signalling growing industry confidence.
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