Nigel Hastings has extensive experience as a ship’s engineer on merchant and passenger vessels, as well as a professional consultant inspecting vessels on behalf of both Lloyds Register and the International Classification Society. Nigel will present an overview of ship and passenger safety illustrated by slides of fires on ships and the regulatory outcomes of fires. All Safety and Lifesaving Regulation changes come through the “International Maritime Organisation” (IMO), based in London, England. Input comes from the Shipping Community at large, (based on stakeholder interest including Class of Vessel, Flag States, Owners, Managers, Shipbuilders etc.). Nigel will include an overview of:
Date: February 28, 2017
Time: Registration and Reception 5:30pm
Location: False Creek Yacht Club (1661 Granville Street)
Cost: Members - $35; Non-members $40. Please bring cash or a cheque payable to BC Society of Fire Protection Engineers to cover the cost of dinner.
Registration Deadline: February 24, 2017
Free parking is available in the Yacht Club parking lot.