CEO MONTHLY / ISSUE 12 2023 9 Maritime Chairman of the Year 2023 (UK): John Garner Established in 2018, JG Maritime Solutions is a family business providing independent maritime consultancy across the globe. The company provides unparalleled personal service and offers strategic advice on all aspects of construction, and ship management of ferries, safety culture, regulatory affairs, and alternative fuels. JG Maritime Solutions prides itself on meeting the needs of individual clients and increasing the value of their businesses. Under the leadership of Founding Director John Garner, the business continues to expand its global reach to provide its extensive maritime solutions to customers all over the world. John Garner has been honoured with a Maritime Chairperson Award for his many years of dedicated work within the maritime industry. At JG Maritime Solutions, the team works closely with maritime industry associations such as the Chamber of Shipping and Interferry, which represent worldwide ferry operators. The business also works with maritime regulators, government led infrastructure developments, and stakeholders within the maritime community to remain informed about regulation changes and trends in the industry. Its core values of honesty, integrity, and trust are the foundational pillars that ensure JG Maritime Solutions continues to deliver a firstclass service and contribute towards a clean and safe maritime environment. Its team utilises their skills of innovation, inspiration, and technical astuteness to achieve a sustainable advantage over competitors. With these qualities and the support of an expert team, JG Maritime Solutions consistently delivers successful outcomes to its esteemed clients. Since its inception, the business has remained steadfast in its values and furthered its understanding of AI, digitalisation, domestic ferry safety and decarbonisation to lead the maritime industry into the 21st century. JG Maritime Solutions caters to clients around the world, employing its detailed knowledge of the maritime marketplace to provide its advanced solutions. The company’s USP is its agility, which enables the business to partner, innovate, and collaborate on maritime solutions that have previously been inaccessible to clients. It is JG Maritime Solutions’ priority to develop new business opportunities that promote alternative fuels, digitalisation, and positively contribute to its community. The business is passionate about investing in people, whether they are clients or employees. JG Maritime Solutions’ workforce have been involved in shipping for many years. The team’s expertise and experience allow them to understand and navigate the changes that clients face. With a supportive internal culture and ‘can do’ attitude, staff’s valuable contributions have enabled JG Maritime Solutions to achieve sustainable success. With over forty years’ experience in the maritime industry, Founding Director John Garner has served as Executive Director, board member, and Non-Executive Director in both the public and private sectors. He has been a member of the Supervisory Board of the UK Chamber of Shipping trade association for more than fifteen years. Since JG Maritime Solution inception, John has been involved with Ro-Ro Passenger (Ro-Pax) ship newbuilding programmes with P & O Ferries, Kiwi Rail, and Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC). He has provided his expertise to numerous industry committees, particularly those dealing with Maritime Regulatory Affairs. John provides independent chairmanship of the Lloyds Register Technical Committee and Interferry’s Regulatory Committee. On behalf of Interferry, John Garner has engaged with the EU funded LASH FIRE project on fire safety and attends sub-committee meetings at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Through his continued engagement, John can remain abreast of current developments in safety culture and ensure JG Maritime Solutions provides the latest solutions. John served in all ranks at sea on car carriers, bulk carriers, container ships, and tankers before sailing as Master/Senior Master on Ro-Ro Container and Ro-Ro Passenger Ferries. His extensive knowledge of maritime has shaped his open and mature leadership style and continues to increase value for businesses. JG Maritime Solutions is committed to providing maritime expertise to clients all over the world. The company is passionate about inspiring colleagues and seafarers to further their own skills and expertise. Through innovation, strategic direction, and strong leadership, JG Maritime Solutions will maintain superiority over the competition and continue to offer its unique personal service. Under the direction of John Garner, the business will remain steadfast in its mission to partner and collaborate with clients to provide advanced maritime solutions that add value and contribute towards a safe maritime environment. For his dynamic leadership and years devoted to the industry, John Garner has received this year’s Maritime Chairperson Award. Contact: John Garner Company: JG Maritime Solutions Ltd Web Address: https://www. jgmaritimesolutions.com/ Nov23008
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