The first annual MRM User Seminar was held on 26-27 October in Subic Bay, Philippines. GigaMare Inc., one of the licenced MRM Training providers, kindly hosted the event at their premises. There were some 23 certified MRM Facilitators from Asia and Europe attending the event. It was an excellent opportunity to meet, discuss and network with other facilitators from different parts of the world to exchange ideas. The aim of the event was to discuss strategies on how to move forward both with the MRM programme and network.

The programme consisted of several presenters that gave added value to the event with their presentations and input. Presentations were given by the following facilitators: Capt. Foong Yee Kuan, PSAM Academy, Capt. Caspar Graf von Spee, Harren & Partner Ship Management GmbH and Capt. Jonas Engström, Wisby Shipmanagement AB.

Our plan is to continue to bring inspiring people together at these types of events and we are already looking forward to our 2nd Annual MRM User Seminar.

Capt. Peter Sars from GigaMare offering a warm welcome to the event

Capt. Foong Yee Kuan from PSAM Academy kicked off the presentations by discussing PSAM’s MRM experiences

Capt. Caspar Graf von Spee from Harren & Partner Ship Management GmbH presented how they apply their own facilitation techniques to the MRM courses

Capt. Jonas Engström of Wisby Shipmanagement was the third presenter who shared Wisby’s MRM experience

Ms. Michelle Samaniego of Wisby shared her personal experience as a MRM facilitator 

The discussions and networking continued during the coffee break