The IASST is pleased to announce the successful candidate for the election to
the position of Vice Chairman is Marius Magnusson. Marius has managed the Safety Centre (Trygdarmidstodin) in Klaksvik of the Faroe
Islands since it was set up in 1998. The Centre is a highly respected and modern training facility catering primarily
to the fishing industry.
As agreed at the International meeting in Sibenik Croatia, voting for the position
would be conducted electronically. 87 full members were eligible to vote. 22 votes were received. 68% vote: Marius
Magnusson 32% vote Yann Chauty. The ballot was conducted by the IASST Secretary, Bob Rutherford of the Marine
Institute St. John’s Newfoundland and overseen by Irena Petina, Administration Assistant Marine Institute