GlobalMET, the international association of maritime education and training providers, has announced the appointment of Jillian Carson-Jackson as its new managing director. Carson-Jackson brings more than four decades of experience across maritime operations, regulation, policy and international standards. Her career spans three continents and combines seagoing and shore-based experience with senior leadership roles in national administrations and international organisations. She is internationally recognised for her expertise in vessel traffic services (VTS), maritime communications, digital systems and training standards, and has contributed to globally adopted competency frameworks. With over three decades in maritime education and training, she is also the author of A Simulation Instructor’s Handbook, published by The Nautical Institute. Carson-Jackson will work alongside Captain Pradeep Chawla, who will continue as chairman of GlobalMET. Carson-Jackson said: “I’m delighted to take on the role of managing director at GlobalMET at such an important time for maritime education and training. With the STCW Convention currently under review and the pace of change across the industry, there’s a real need for collaboration and strong, practical standards.” googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1_95_0_1_2'); }); TagsSeafarers