SEMINAR PROGRAM - World Maritime Day

HSSE and development of marine skillpool.
During the following 5 years he led
the development of Shell Group standards
governing maritime operations across the
Royal Dutch Shell Group.
David has enjoyed a long association with
organizations promoting standards within
the shipping industry. Formerly chairing the
OCIMF SIRE Focus Group, OCIMF’s General
Purposes Committee and the Greenhouse
Gas Task Force.
David is a Freeman of the City of London and
a Liveryman of the Honorable Company of
Master Mariners through which he works to
mentor cadet officers and promote careers
in the merchant navy.
David joined OCIMF as Director in April 2010.
GRAHAM WESTGARTH
President, Teekay Marine Services
Graham Westgarth joined Teekay in 1999
as President of Teekay Marine Services. In
this role, he is responsible for the day-today
operations of the Teekay fleet that is in
excess of 150 vessels, and close to 5,000 multidisciplined
sea and shore staff. Graham’s
mandate includes newbuildings, conversions,
repair and maintenance, manning and
training, procurement, marine, and last but by
no means least, health, safety, environment,
and quality. He has over 39 years of industry
experience, 17 of which were at sea, including
5 years command experience. Prior to
joining Teekay, Graham spent 12 years with
the Maersk Company heading up its UK flag
fleet. During this period, he established and
was the general manager of AP Moller’s FPSO
operations in the UK sector of the North Sea.
In 2006, Graham relocated to Norway for 8
months following the acquisition of Petrojarl
ASA, and as interim CEO successfully led the
company and integrated it into Teekay. In
August 2007, he resumed his position in
Vancouver. Graham has completed the
Columbia Business School Senior Executive
Development Program, and held a number
of Board positions over the years, currently
including North of England P&I Association,
and the ABS Council. He is currently Chairman
of INTERTANKO.
PROACTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
FROM A SHIPOWNER’S PERSPECTIVE
The presentation will open by providing
an overview of the environmental impacts
of shipping, and its overall efficiency when
compared to other modes of transport
Thereafter, the focus will be on outlining
opportunities to improve the environmental
footprint of vessels through various operational
and technical measures, using real time examples
and data to demonstrate proof of concept.
Finally, a brief overview will be provided of how,
by using an innovative approach to design of
vessels, even further gains may be achieved in
the future.
DONALD ROUSSEL
Director General, Marine Safety,
Transport Canada.
Mr. Donald Roussel was appointed Director
General, Marine Safety, Transport Canada,
in October 2008. His responsibilities
include developing, coordinating, enforcing