WEBINAR: Marine Safety in Enclosed Spaces

Mr Donal Burke

Former Head of College, National Maritime College of Ireland

Donal Burke is a former Chief Engineer with Irish Shipping Ltd, who then became a senior lecturer in the Nautical Department of the Cork Regional Technical College, and then becoming the Head of the Nautical Department before becoming Head of College of the National Maritime College of Ireland.

Jose Alberto Rosas Rodriguez FIMarEST

Panama Country Lead, ABL Group

I am a Naval Architect with 20 years of expertise in the marine regulatory framework. I have had the opportunity to work in all aspects related to the marine regulations including shipboard surveys, marine management audits, plan examination and approval and consultancy projects. The knowledge and perspective that I have obtained from my postgraduate studies in the field of classification and surveys is combined with my practical experience in surveying and auditing hundreds of ships through my career, mainly as Surveyor & Auditor with one of the leading classification societies and with a faultless track record. I have had also experience in other types of surveys such as flag state, damage, valuation and H&M and P&I Club surveys. I have a demonstrated capability to convey and synthesis customer and technical requirements and to work in multi-cultural challenging and constantly changing environments.

I have been involved in education and training since 2005. As Visiting Lecturer at national universities, I have lectured on both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and as ClassNK Academy Lecturer, I developed the training services of the classification society as a newly business unit in Panama, contributing to the continuous professional development of hundreds of marine professionals and enhancing the relations with key stakeholders. I have been invited on several conferences to speak about topics of interest to the industry, such as alternative fuels, LNG bunkering, digitalization and smart shipping. As an approved IMarEST Recognized Speaker, I have a strong presentation, the ability to convey technical content in a clear presentation and adapt to diverse audiences and topics.

This combination of background and experience has provided me an understanding about all the aspects influencing the design, construction, operation and maintenance of ships and how the implementation of new technologies and societal demands will affect the marine industry in the following years. As a Thought Leader on these topics, I am a regular author and speaker moved by the passion of the challenges that our industry will be facing to adapt to these changes.

I am a Chartered Engineer by the Panama and UK Engineering Councils, Fellow and Chartered Marine Engineer of IMarEST and Member of SNAME and Panamanian SPIA. Through my active participation to these professional associations, I am encouraged to my own continuous development through constant learning and updating about the industry trends and changes.

Dr Kaushik Roy FIMarEST

Deputy General Manager, Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd

I am an expert in LNG safety, operations, ship management, and JV start-up with 29+ years of shipping experience. I currently manage LNG vessels from the world’s top owners/ conglomerates. I wish to see myself in a higher, challenging, and commanding position in sustainable businesses to maintain reputation, growth, and profitability.

My key strengths include - respect for people, commercial acumen, & team play. I respect people and let people talk & listen carefully with patience. Finally, I get jobs done professionally & timely.

My skills help organizations mainly in crisis & problematic situations. I have a wide professional network, a proven record of safety & operational excellence, and conflict management. I can fit well in a multinational, multi-skilled environment. I have a solid track record of performance through annual appraisal reports, supported by positive feedback & peer reviews.

My main philosophy is to work ethically and sustainably to improve maritime profession standards. Also, I continue to return something to the industry & society. My ethos is established through my intentions, speeches, & works; and supported by gaining & maintaining four ‘Fellowships’ & two ‘Chartered’ status – Chartered Master Mariner & Chartered Marine Technologist.

My few achievements are – VP of the Nautical Institute, Board Member of IMarEST, fetching the world’s first ‘Green Award’ to LNG Operator (MOL) & LNG vessel (Dukhan), becoming 1st Chartered Master Mariner in SE, Far East Asia & China. 1st Overseas Rep of RA of HCMM. PRI Assessors for CMarTech & CMMar. I was involved in the commissioning of 4 LNG terminals – HYLNG (China), SINOPEC Tianjin (China), Dhabol (India), & Adriatic LNG (Italy). I took key roles in the first commercial ship-to-ship (STS) operations in – Tomakomai (Japan), Nusantara Regas (Indonesia), & Escobar (Argentina). I received the ‘Insight Award’ (2011) as a Consultant for the safety video – ‘Gas Fire Hazard Management’ by SIGTTO & OTG. I led the rescue operation by ‘LNG Pioneer’ in 2009, which rescued 29 survivors. I am the ‘Committee Member’ of 3 Classification Societies – Bureau Veritas, American Bureau of Shipping, & Lloyds Register.

My key specialties/ expertise include – LNG safety & operations, Loss Prevention, Insurance & claims handling, JV company start-up, tendering, pre-qualification & bidding, new building, change management, cost control & analysis, audits, inspections, & pre-vetting, quality assurance & business development, negotiation, contract & negotiation, effective communication, IT skills, consultancy.