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October 20-22, 2009 Victoria, British Columbia Canada

Conference Chair

Pacific Time 5:47 AM

President of The Nautical Institute

Captain Richard Coates, FNI

Captain Coates is currently the Operations Manager of Humber Sea Terminal and is a former 1st Class Pilot for the Humber. His sea-going career saw him serving from Cadet to Master in a wide variety of vessels including passenger, general cargo, container, coasters, dry bulk, offshore and chemical tankers. His experience also includes work as a consultant and surveyor.

He served on Council from 1990 to 1996 and was elected as a Vice President in 2002. He also served on Council's Membership Committee from 1995 and has been its Chairman for the past 6 years. A previous Chairman of the Humber Branch, Richard is an Elder Brother of the Newcastle Trinity House, and is a past Chairman of the British Maritime Pilots Association.

Elected President of The Nautical Institute on 12th June 2008, Captain Coates said:

"I believe that the President of The Nautical Institute needs to be able to devote the time, and call upon sufficient resources, in order to continue the implementation of the activities and business plans identified by Council in the 2006 - 2010 Strategic Plan. In addition, I would seek to encourage the continued 'internationalisation' of our Institute, and to encourage the recruitment of younger members by such means as ensuring that the Ships' Officers Publication is realised, promoting Continued Professional Development, and ensuring that all members are aware of the success which the N.I. enjoys when engaging with decision making bodies."