Annual Seminar & Dinner 2024

The North West England & North Wales Branch of The Nautical Institute is once again pleased to host its Annual Seminar & Dinner on 24 October in Liverpool on the theme of 'Port Operations & Seamanship'.

Our Autumn gathering builds on the recent cadet-focussed event at Fleetwood Nautical Campus in May, which focussed on seamanship in port approaches - particularly in regard to maritime S&R.  This seminar will discuss seamanship and training more specifically during port operations, including pilot boarding, mooring, and tug interactions.  We will be addressed by serving pilots, tug skippers and technical superintendents - with plenty of opportunity for delegate participation and the sharing of own experience and knowledge to advance the discussion.

Programme

1400h - Registration and light refreshments
1430h - Session 1: Pilot Operations (the problems will be identified using evidence from own experiences.  A serving senior pilot from Liverpool will give a presentation on their operational needs and expectations)
1600h - Break/refreshments
1630h - Session 2: Mooring Operations and Ropes (introduced by a Marine Superintendent; this session will cover safe mooring operations and types of ropes)
1700h - Session 3: Tugs (introduced by a Technical Superintendent and Tug Skipper; this session will emphasise the skills and behaviours skippers and tug owners would like ships’ crews to display)
1800h - Pre-Dinner Drinks in the Sky Bar (at own cost)
1930h - Dinner (wine at own cost)
2230h - Carriages

Dress Code: Uniform / Business Attire

Cost: £40 per head (£10 for NI Student Members*).

Places are limited, so booking is essential.  In the first instance, please email Captain Paul Walton FNI before 18 October with your intention to attend, the names of your guests, and any particular dietary/other requirements you may have.

 

Staying over? If you choose the INNSiDE, the most favourable rates are available to members of their Melia Reward Scheme (There are numerous other hotels within walking distance).

_{*Ts & Cs 1. The reduction applies only to Student Members of the NI’s North West England and North Wales Branch, regardless of college attended. 2. The number of subsidised places is limited and allocated ‘first come first served’. So, if you wish to take advantage of it, please get in touch without delay. Once your place has been confirmed, please pay £10 by e-transfer – details above. 3. This offer is in addition to the twenty Fleetwood Nautical Campus Cadets who will be representing their College and attending gratis}