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August 31, 2016

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The Nautical Institute gathering addresses impact of social media on Shipping

The Singapore Branch of The Nautical Institute gathering addresses concerns over the impact of social media on Shipping

The Singapore Branch of The Nautical Institute held their first branch meeting and networking event at the Singapore Shipping Association offices on the evening of the 24 August. The meeting was well attended by more than 25 members, including members from the Singapore Nautical Institute, and the President and four members of the Singapore Chapter of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association, WISTA.

Capt. Venkat Padmanabhan, the Branch Honorary Secretary opened the proceedings and welcomed members and guests on behalf of the branch Chairman who was unfortunately away on business at the time. The evening started with a minute silence as a mark of respect to the passing of Singapore’s former President, Mr S R Nathan. It was pointed out to those in attendance, that in his early days, Mr Nathan had campaigned for seafarers’ welfare.

Capt. Venkat then welcomed the President of the Singapore Chapter of WISTA, Ms Magdalene Chew, and attending WISTA members, advising that the Branch would like to see a close working relationship with WISTA in the future and hopes to see more WISTA members attend future Branch events.

Capt. Nick White FNI was then invited to give a presentation on the Impact of Social Media/Media on Shipping. The presentation showed the significant developments in marine communications in the last 40 years from wireless telegraph/radio telephone equipment to modern day Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems, GMDSS, and the prolific use of smart phones, providing a platform for all to become journalists, whether intentional or not. The presentation pointed out the positive and negative aspects of allowing seafarers access to social media, and the importance of educating seafarers in the proper use of social media. The presentation ended with the statement:

“The rise and influence of social media is not inherently a positive or negative thing, it is simply a fact of modern life and can be an opportunity as well as a challenge. What it cannot be, is ignored.”

The presentation provoked much discussion amongst guests, and this was followed by a pleasant opportunity for all attending to network.