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9th November 2021

Webinar from the Nautical Institute: Global Supply Chains - How does Shipping Fit?

Webinar: Global Supply Chains - How does Shipping Fit? is to take place on the morning of this Thursday, 11 November. The free event is presented by the Nautical Institute, which for almost 50 years has represented the best of what the shipping industry has to offer in terms of dedication and professionalism around the world. Their vision is to provide inspiration, knowledge and leadership to maritime professionals around the world.

The Nautical Institute invites you to join them for a free webinar: 'Global Supply Chains - How does Shipping Fit? which is to take place this Thursday, 11 November between 08:30 - 09:30 (GMT).

At a time when shipping’s role in global supply chains is making daily news, this NI webinar will be considering how the delicate balance has been upset and why ships are stacking up in ports around the word.

Ships need to integrate with other transport modes (road, rail, air etc) and with other services such as legal, finance and risk management, but how does the entire system fit together?

Vivek Sood (known to many as ‘Mr Supply Chain’), will be presenting this webinar where he will share his considerable knowledge of supply chains, practical business strategies, disruptors and career paths for those in the maritime industry.

Sood is a renowned author and has worked on more than 400 global supply chain projects in some 84 countries, with clients ranging from fortune 500 companies to innovative green technology companies.

His work has added cumulative value in excess of $1 Billion, incorporating major transformations in supply chain infrastructure, investments, profitable growth through global supply chain realignment, and cost reduction.

To register for this webinar click here.

The free webinar will be interactive, inviting feedback and questions from attendees and will provide a certificate of participation to all those who attend.

Don't miss the opportunity to attend; noting a recording of the webinar will be made available to NI members only.

The Nautical Institute is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) located in London and with consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) which likewise of the N.I is also headquartered in the UK capital.

The NI aims is to promote professionalism, best practice and safety throughout the maritime industry and to represent the interests of our members.

N.I. Nearing 50th Anniversary

Afloat also takes this opportunity to highlight that the Nautical Institute marks a maritime milestone as the organisation will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2022. In recognistion of this the N.I. is to host a series of international events looking ahead to the next 50 years.

These include their AGM, conference and dinner to be held in Plymouth, UK in July and more technical seminars, networking and celebratory events across the world.

The theme for the 50th anniversary events is Maritime Leadership in a Changing World and Afloat will have further details in due course for next year's major event.

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Mixed Two Person Offshore Keelboat

For the first time in sailing's Olympic history, a Mixed Two Person Offshore Keelboat event will be on the slate at the Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition.

The Mixed Two Person Offshore Keelboat will join kiteboarding, windsurfing, multihulls, singlehanded and doublehanded dinghies and skiffs, promoting the diversity of the sport. This, in turn, will support World Sailing's desire to promote and grow universality in all disciplines and increase female participation with gender-equal medals and athletes.

Offshore sailing is the ultimate test of endurance, skill, discipline, navigation and critical decision making.

Embracing a major part of sailing in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will enable new stars of the sport to come to the forefront.

Qualification

Offshore sailing is a universal discipline that every World Sailing Member National Authority (MNA) can participate in.

Up to 20 nations will be on the start line at Paris 2024 and sailors from every continent will be represented. To qualify for the Olympic Games, continental qualification events will be held and competition for a spot will be hotly contested.

Equipment

For qualification events, World Sailing will approve a list of one-design boats that are already regionally available and can be accessed as a charter boat. Boats will be equalised to ensure fair competition.

For Paris 2024, World Sailing's Council will select a list of different Equipment it considers to meet the key criteria by 31 December 2020 and then make a decision on the Equipment, selecting from the list, no later than 31 December 2023.

MNAs, Class Associations and Manufacturers have all been invited to propose Equipment for the list and a World Sailing Working Party will evaluate each proposal. A recommended list will be presented to Council for approval in November 2020.

This recommended Equipment list will ensure that event organisers, MNAs and the sailors have opportunities to train and compete in Equipment that is readily available and affordable within their continent and country. It will also ensure each MNA has a fair opportunity to prepare for qualification events and eventually, Paris 2024.

Format

Starting and finishing in Marseille, the Mixed Offshore event is expected to last for either three days and two nights or four days and three nights off the French coastline and whoever crosses the finish line first will be declared Olympic champion.

The race course and length will be announced in the lead up to the start so the competition can take advantage of the latest weather forecast. Current options proposed include long and short courses heading towards the West and East of France.

Safety and Security

The French Navy and Mediterranean forces have extensive experience of supporting major oceanic sailing races. They will provide safety and security at Paris 2024.