The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), a coalition of companies from across the global shipping industry, has announced the appointment of Ian Petty as its first ever General Manager.
Petty will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the SSI and continuing to drive this agenda forward. He will be working closely with SSI members to deliver against core elements of the Roadmap, and engaging with and building strong coalitions and support for change within the industry.
Following a period of transition, Alastair Fischbacher, the SSI’s current CEO, will be appointed Co-Chair of the organization, and will continue to have an oversight responsibility for the SSI. He will work with Ian and Stephanie Draper, SSI Chair, to ensure that the SSI maintains and accelerates its leadership of the industry to a sustainable future.
Petty has nearly 40 years of experience working within the maritime industry. Prior to joining the SSI he was Director Group Operations and member of the executive management team at P&O Maritime in Australia and Dubai. He was also a Project Director at James Fisher Fendercare and James Fisher Marine Services as well as being a Class 1 Master Mariner with seagoing experience in a range of vessels and trades.