MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY CEO SIR ALAN MASSEY ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT
After eight years in charge, the chief executive officer of the UK’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), Sir Alan Massey KBC CBE, has announced his intention to retire from the role towards the end of 2018.
Sir Alan joined the MCA in July 2010 after a 33-year career with the Royal Navy, where he left as second sea lord.
During his eight-year tenure, Sir Alan has successfully steered the MCA through changes to modernise Her Majesty’s Coastguard, new arrangements for the UK’s search and rescue helicopter
capability, a transformed survey and inspection capability and a more commercially responsive approach to how the UK Ship Register operates. Sir Alan will continue his role until late 2018, to allow the appointment process for a successor to take place.
Bernadette Kelly, permanent secretary of the Department of Transport, said, “I want to thank Sir Alan for his leadership of the MCA and his tireless commitment to improving safety at sea for all and supporting the UK’s maritime interests.
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https://bit.ly/2uvqvG6 ABS LAUNCHES DIGITAL E-CERTIFICATES
ABS has announced the launch of e-Certificates. Continuously available, tamper-proof, independently verifiable and secure digital equivalents of traditional ABS paper certificates, e-Certificates are now available to ABS’ entire classed-fleet, subject to individual Flag Administrations’ authorisation. Traditional paper certificates are always still available.
“E-Certificates are the latest product from ABS’ FutureClassTM program. Defining the future of class focuses on the utilization of data and digital technology to deliver benefits for our clients,” said ABS Chairman, President and CEO, Christopher J. Wiernicki. “ABS’ e-Certificates are a perfect example of how we strive to add value and operating efficiencies for our customers.”
Uniquely, ABS’ e-Certificate system allows a simultaneous, vessel-wide view of all applicable certificates, rather than requiring the user to look up each certificate individually.
Fully compliant with IMO Guidelines, ABS e-Certificates will reduce administrative burdens, cut onboard clutter, and simplify port State, flag State and third-party validation. Digital protection, the unique tracking number and electronic signatures and endorsements of e-Certificates, are provided by Adobe ES4. Authenticity is independently confirmed via the ABS verification website.
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