Young Shipping Australia is non-profit organisation developed for young professionals within the shipping industry. Established in 2007 and guided by the YSA Steering Committee, Young Shipping Australia has provided the shipping community with regular educational and social events targeted at the ‘under 35s’ age group. Members of YSA benefit from discounted attendance and preferential selection to popular events. For a membership pack please click here.
Mission Statement:
Young Shipping Australia aims to provide young professionals within the shipping industry with career development and networking opportunities through relevant and educational industry events.
YSA Steering Committee:
John Thomson, MSC Australia – Chairperson
Coco Hamilton Wilson, Seaway – Vice Chairperson
Nathan Cecil, Norton White – Secretary
Katherine Fleming, OOCL – Treasurer
Lachlan Carter, MCS – Communications Officer
Alejandra Alvarez, Maersk – Membership Coordinator
Diego Villanueva, Hamburg Sud – Events Coordinator
Matthew Whittle, Shipping Australia Ltd – SAL Policy Advisor
2013 Proposed Event Calendar:
February – Shipping Industry Outlook (Parliament House)
April – ACCC Competition in Shipping Presentation
May – Port and Vessel Tour
June – YSA Networking Night
July – AMSA Presentation
September – Supply Chain Tour
October – Maritime Law Seminar
November – YSA Christmas Party