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Don Cockrill MBE CMMar FNI

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Maritime Pilotage adviser and Mercy Ships Awareness Ambassador.

  • Education

    • Faversham Grammar school

      1966 - 1973
      General education

  • Experience

    • CP Ships

      Jan 1973 - Jan 1988
      Master

      Cadet to Master. Specialsing in Petrochemicals.

    • Stolt-Nielsen Limited

      Jan 1988 - Jan 1991
      Master

      ST Intra European service - coastal tankers.

    • Port of London Authority

      Feb 1991 - Dec 2019
      Pilot

      Senior Class 1 pilot with previous additional responsibilities.

    • Medway Yachting Association

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2007
      Vice chairman

    • PIANC WG49

      Oct 2006 - Jan 2014
      Member

      The objectives of the Working Group were to review, update and, where appropriate, expand on the design recommendations on vertical and horizontal dimensioning as presented in the Working Group 30 report of 1997 on approach channels. Recent developments in ship design, better understanding of ship manoeuvrability and behaviour in waves and further research in ship simulation and modelling required a comprehensive update to the 1997 report.This report published 20th January 2014 provides guidelines and recommendations for the design of vertical and horizontal dimensions of harbour approach channels and the manoeuvring and anchorage areas within harbours, along with defining restrictions to operations within a channel. It includes guidelines for establishing depth and width requirements, along with vertical bridge clearances.The report supersedes and replaces the joint PIANC-IAPH report ‘Approach Channels – A Guide for Design’ published in 1997 (PIANC MarCom Working Group 30) in cooperation with IAPH, IMPA and IALA. This report has been widely accepted worldwide by port designers. This new report has again been compiled in close co-operation with IAPH (International Association of Ports & Harbours), IMPA (International Maritime Pilots Association) and IALA (International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities). Show less

    • International Maritime Pilots' Association

      Jan 2008 - Dec 2014
      Technical Adviser

      Technical Adviser to the IMPA Executive Committee

    • United Kingdom Maritime Pilots Association

      Jan 2010 - Nov 2020
      Chairman & Secretary General

    • Maritime Training Academy

      Apr 2014 - Aug 2023
      Course Director - Diploma in Maritime Pilotage

    • PIANC Working Group 171

      Oct 2014 - Dec 2021
      Member

      The objectives of the Working Group will be to review, update and, where appropriate,expand on the report of Working Group 20 on “Capability of Ship Manoeuvring SimulationModels for Approach Channels and Fairways in Harbours”, Supplement to Bulletin N°77, of1992.The Working Group will focus on the recent developments in terms of technological progressfor simulators and experimental sensors, improved nautical tactics in harbours as well asprogress in psychological aspects concerning human factor. It is very likely that more detailedstudies (as a supplementary amendment) on single parts in the report may turn out to beworthwhile and will therefore be in the scope of the WG as well.The specialized matters that will be addressed do not have a direct connection with climatechange. Nevertheless Shiphandling Simulation will certainly be an excellent tool in the furtherfuture for addressing the effects of climate change impacts on navigation (e.g. due to windand waves). Show less

    • PIANC Working group 178

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2020
      Member

      The aims of this Working Group would be to explore the range of climate change adaptation options for maritime and inland port and navigation infrastructure; to refer to the PIANC TG3 report on climate impacts (which is assumed to be subject to updating as necessary) indicating key regional differences as far as practicable; to collate and review other existing information on climate projections; to generate a toolbox of adaptation options including non-structural (management) as well as structural measures; to evaluate the effectiveness of different adaptation options in typical or generic climate change scenarios; to understand and address challenges; and to provide a guidance framework for decision making. Show less

    • .

      May 2015 - now
      Maritime adviser

      Offering expert advice on pilotage, ship manoeuvring and other port traffic management services.

    • Freelance

      Jul 2015 - Nov 2022
      Partner representative (IMPA) to theNavigating a Changing Climate partnership

      Through an unprecedented collaboration, the partners in the Think Climate coalition have committed to work together to support the inland and maritime navigation infrastructure sector as they respond to climate change.By furthering understanding, providing targeted technical support, and building capacity, the coalition’s ‘Navigating a Changing Climate’ initiative will encourage the owners, operators and users of waterborne transport infrastructure to:Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and shift to low carbon maritime and inland navigation infrastructureAct urgently to strengthen resilience and improve preparedness to adapt to the changing climate. Show less

    • United Kingdom Maritime Pilots' Association

      Nov 2015 - Dec 2020
      Secretary General

      Although a conservative profession in its approach as are many others, the dynamic nature of pilotage requires pilots to be conversant with and adapt to existing and future maritime technologies.

    • M.I.C.E Global Pte Ltd

      Mar 2017 - Nov 2020
      Course Director / Presenter - Elements of Pilotage

      Marine Pilots and pilotage are an essential but often little understood principle element of the global maritime industry. Regardless of the legislation and local regulations under which they work almost all pilots are public servants, with responsibilities to ensure the safety of navigation within ports; thereby protecting port infrastructures, local marine and littoral environments, the safety of those living and working within the ports and its waterways. This all whilst ensuring and enhancing the commercial efficiency of the port. If you are an experienced mariner then some of the subjects covered within this 3 day course will be familiar whilst others may not. If you do not have an extensive maritime background then the variety of subjects addressed may come as a surprise. In accord with IMO resolution A960, the course will give you a broad knowledge and understanding of the underlying varied and often complex disciplines at the core of the maritime pilotage profession. This knowledge and theoretical training alone will not be enough to give the levels of expertise required to practise those skills. That can only be acquired through actual real life (“on the job”) experience along with specialised learning and practical training specific to the port environment the individual pilot works in. Show less

    • Accidental Impacts from Ships on Fixed Structures

      Sept 2019 - Dec 2023
      Member - PIANC working group 215

      The objective of the WG is to develop a guidance document for the assessment of ship impact on fixed structures in harbours and inland waterways, including but not limited to quay walls, bridges and bridge piers, offshore wind farms, and temporary structures (e.g. cofferdams). This will include suitable guidance for designers on acceptability criteria and methods to assess the likelihood of vessel impact as well as the corresponding energy and/or force.

    • Helm Innovation

      Jan 2020 - now
      Official Advisor

    • NLA International - Blue Economy Solutions

      Mar 2021 - Jul 2022
      Associate Consultant

    • Mercy Ships UK

      Jan 2022 - now
      Awareness Ambassador and Fundraising Speaker

    • CHIRP

      Jan 2023 - now
      Member Board of Trustees

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Don Cockrill MBE CMMar FNI
      Chartered Master Mariner Honourable Company of Master Mariners ott 2017 From the HCMM web site: Historically, a ‘Charter’ is a Royal Warrant – granted by the Crown (State) – permitting an activity or practice to be carried out by certain individuals, a town, city or region. Chartership was usually awarded following evidence of exceptional service, capability or loyalty to the State of Crown.A commercial Charter is an historic right – granted only to exceptional craftsmen – evidencing their right to carry out their occupation unhindered and under the authority… Visualizza altro From the HCMM web site: Historically, a ‘Charter’ is a Royal Warrant – granted by the Crown (State) – permitting an activity or practice to be carried out by certain individuals, a town, city or region. Chartership was usually awarded following evidence of exceptional service, capability or loyalty to the State of Crown.A commercial Charter is an historic right – granted only to exceptional craftsmen – evidencing their right to carry out their occupation unhindered and under the authority of the Crown. Receipt of a professional Charter represented the ultimate accolade that could be awarded by the State to a craftsman or artisan and could be held out as conclusive evidence of their competence and skill.Chartership has been described as ‘the gold standard’ of personal achievement and professional development. There is no higher standard in the world of professional and technical achievement. Consequently, it is not a standard that will be achievable by every aspirant. Meno dettagli
    • Awarded to Don Cockrill MBE CMMar FNI
      M.B.E. HM Queen Elizabeth II dic 2016 For voluntary services to Maritime Pilotage and the Port Industry.
    • Awarded to Don Cockrill MBE CMMar FNI
      Younger Brother - Trinity House Trinity House, London set 2016

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Fundraising speaker and ambassador

      Issued by Mercy Ships UK on Feb 2022
      Mercy Ships UKAssociated with Don Cockrill MBE CMMar FNI

    • Member Board of Trustees

      Issued by CHIRP on Jan 2023
      CHIRPAssociated with Don Cockrill MBE CMMar FNI

    • Direct member, UK South East Hub

      Issued by Rotary International on Jan 2015
      Rotary InternationalAssociated with Don Cockrill MBE CMMar FNI