Chief executive joins the newly formed Maritime Skills Commission
Chief executive Brian Johnson says he’s looking forward to working with other maritime leaders as part of the newly established Maritime Skills Commission (MSC) bringing the best of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s expertise to the fore.
Government and industry, working through Maritime UK, has established the MSC to lead the sector, bringing experts from across the field covering all aspects from shipping to ports, leisure marine, engineering, science and professional services.
The MSC is a core element of delivering the Department for Transport’s Maritime 2050 strategy and reports jointly to the Maritime Minister and to Maritime UK’s National Council.
It’s role will include supporting skills, including apprenticeships, training provision and education.
Brian Johnson is one of the newly appointed Maritime Skills Commissioners who will meet for the first time today (2 July).
He said: “As we come out of COVID-19, it’s important we continue to support an industry which will be looking to maritime leaders for expertise and assistance. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has long supported training and education in the industry and has worked even harder during the coronavirus crisis including extending funding support for cadets on the SMarT programme and provision of online training.
“I’m looking forward to working with industry to provide all the expertise and support that the MCA can provide.”
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