CAROLINE ROSTANT OBITUARY
Caroline Rostant 8th August 1962 – 10th July 2019
By her sister, Fiona Roffey
Caroline Rostant was a DipMarSur, SuppIIMS, AffIMarEST - ISM Code Internal Auditor; ISM Code Designated Person; Designated Person Ashore and QMII.
Caroline started her career in 1995 with Tsunami Marine, Trinidad as the Operations Manager, involved in marine surveying and certification in accordance with SOLAS 1974 as amended 1988, MARPOL 73/78 and Caribbean Cargo Ship Safety Codes, along with Industrial Inspections and reports for BUREAU VERITAS DE VENEZUELA SA within the Southern Caribbean, Latin America and the Guyanas.
She branched out on her own in 2007, and eventually founded her own Company, Pivot Media Caribbean, in 2011, recently renamed Rostant Maritime Services. As a one-woman operator she provided consultancy work to the Maritime Industry in Trinidad and Tobago inclusive of Crew Management and Recruitment; Technical consultancy for Fire & Safety Control Plans; ISM Safety Management Systems, Designated Person responsibilities and facilitated ISPS MSO Training. Caroline was also the authorised distributor for IMO Publications and Deputy Registrar for the Republic of Palau International Ship Register.
Outside of the maritime world, Caroline was the Honorary Secretary, Soroptimist International Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago - a non-profit organization geared towards assisting in the empowerment and upliftment of Women and Girls in Trinidad and Tobago; Honorary Secretary, The British Caribbean Chamber of Commerce, and more recently held the post of Assistant Secretary TTGF and member of Gymnastics for All Committee, with the Trinidad & Tobago Gymnastics Federation.
Caroline has been acknowledged by her industry peers as the consummate professional in her field and shared her wealth of specialist maritime knowledge willingly to fellow colleagues across the maritime industry in Trinidad and Tobago but did not limit herself to her native country.
Despite her petite physique and being a lady surveyor, Caroline could walk into any room and achieve the desired outcomes even under toughest circumstances gaining the respect from CEOs, maritime professionals and staff alike. By her nature she was accommodating, no nonsense, yet respected everyone regardless of position or posting. Her uncanny sense of humour allowed her to diffuse any situation in an instant. Colleagues who have worked with Caroline have expressed their admiration of her ability to partner with and respect people from all walks of life; teaching them to always do their best and continue their education.
Introduced to the sea by her father from an early age, Caroline was a competent sailor, and could also cook a feast at the drop of a hat. She was an excellent organizer, adventurer, free spirit, an avid reader – with a notable ability to finish 2-3 books a day given the chance - very artistic and creative and a very generous person. The word “No” was not in her vocabulary. Her two sons, Nicholas and Alec exemplify her qualities of kindness to all they meet and possess a steadfast work ethic, complemented with a wonderful sense of humour.
It would be fair to say that anyone who had the honour of coming into contact with Caroline, both personally and professionally, is a better person for it.
Caroline is survived by her husband Graham and her two sons Nicholas and Alec.
IIMS would like to express their condolences to Graham, Nicholas, Alec, sister Fiona and Caroline’s wider family.
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