About Us
The West of Scotland branch of the Nautical Institute has a large coverage area and extends from Stranraer in the South to Stornoway in the North. Our membership is spread across the area with a concentration in the Glasgow area. Within the branch membership area there is a long and proud seafaring tradition. In addition this tradition extends to other marine related activities and industries. An example of this is the building of arguably the worlds most famous vessel, the Queen Elizabeth II in 1967.
In more modern times Glasgow has developed into a major ship management ‘hub’ with many of the worlds major shipmanagement companies choosing to be located in the region. In addition the Glasgow College of Nautical Studies (GCNS) is renowed worldwide for it’s nautical expertise and is one of only four major maritime colleges in the United Kingdom. These and other maritime related local enterprises are not located in the region by chance. They do so because of the wealth of seafaring experience that is available. This experience is reflected in the local membership of the Nautical Institute.
One of our aims within this Branch is to share and develop our combined professional experience amongst cadets, junior officers and others keen to learn about the maritime industry. Being able to provide independent mentoring of young officers is part of our active program of events. More details can be found on the News and Events page.
Finally our Branch Mission Statement clearly outlines our collective aims and provides us all with guidance.
Many thanks for visting this site and any communication would be welcome by visiting the Contact Us page.
Mission Statement
The Chairman, supported by the Branch Committee, has laid down the following aims for the future of the branch.These are:
- To actively promote the branch to all existing members and potential members and in so doing, make it increasingly attractive to them.
- To investigate and establish a forum to encourage and promote the benefits of membership of the Nautical Institute.
- To ensure that this branch, through its chairman and committee members, promotes a climate for Continuous Professional Development to all members by promoting activities that will support this criterion.
- To provide a network which will ensure that all members are actively communicated with, to ensure that they are aware of the topics and events in which the branch will engage.
- To ensure that the Nautical Institute and in particular this branch are promoted to all shipping industry bodies in the geographical area of the branch.
- To support the Nautical Institute (HQ) leadership, strategy and initiatives through active participation in projects.
- To provide a website for the particular needs of the membership of the branch.
- To support the Mission Statement, the Chairman and the committee have set an objective of holding at least three annual events. Details of the events will be disseminated to all members well in advance.
The chairman and committee will report on the success of meeting the annual objectives at the Annual General Meeting.
Andrew Cook FNI, Chairman.
Thursday 28th February, 2008
