Future sailor: Maritime skills and infrastructure by 2050

The Council on Geostrategy and the Royal Navy, in partnership with the City of Glasgow College, are delighted to invite you to ‘Future sailor: Maritime skills and infrastructure by 2050’, on the 26th of September, 13:00-17:30, City of Glasgow College, Riverside Campus, 21 Thistle Street, Glasgow G5 9XB. 

This event will explore the maritime environment in 2050, examining the skills and infrastructure that will be necessary to navigate the evolving landscape. This half-day conference will feature two dynamic panels: one with senior leaders in maritime strategy and the other showcasing the fresh perspectives of a junior panel of young mariners. There will also be the opportunity to tour the City of Glasgow College’s Ship Simulator and Engine Room.

13:00-13:15 Arrival and coffee;
13:15-13:25 Welcoming remarks by Dr Paul Little, Principal and CEO, City of Glasgow College;
13:25-14:30 Panel 1: ‘Strategic leadership in developing maritime skills and infrastructure by 2050’;
14:30-14:45 Coffee break;
14:45-16:00 Panel 2: Skills and infrastructure for the next generation of mariners;
16:00-17:00 Tour of the College Ship Simulator and Engine room;
17:00-17.30 Reception.

Following welcome remarks by the Principal of the City of Glasgow College, Dr Paul Little, the first panel will explore ‘Strategic leadership in developing maritime skills and infrastructure by 2050’.

Chaired by Roy Gardner, Vice Principal Corporate Development and Innovation, City of Glasgow College, there will be contributions from:
Guy Barker, Maritime Services Director, Serco;
Andy Bower, Programme Director, Capita; Philip Fullerton, Managing Director, Northern Marine;
Dr Paul Little, CEO and Principal, City of Glasgow College;
Shajan Lukose, Head of Examiners, Maritime and Coastguard Agency;
Kathryn Neilsen, Director, Merchant Navy Training Board.

The second panel will explore ‘Skills and infrastructure for the next generation of mariners’. This panel will feature contributions from Merchant Navy Cadets and junior representatives from the Royal Navy. 

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Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw registrations.

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