News from IFSMA
(The International Federation of Shipmasters’ Associations)
IFSMA announces the appointment of Captain Andrew Cook FNI as Secretary
General designate to succeed Commodore Jim Scorer FNI RN who will be
retiring as Secretary General at the end of the year.
As an ex ship Master, Andrew Cook brings a wealth of experience in global
ship operations, ship management, crew management and crew welfare.
He is a long standing Fellow of the Nautical Institute and has sat on influential
industry working groups such as the INTERTANKO Human Element
committee.
Currently Captain Cook is working alongside Commodore Scorer and will be
preparing to lead the IFSMA team at IMO and at other forums in January 2026.
At IMO, IFSMA occupies a seat as a non-governmental organisation (NGO) in
consultative status with the organization.
Regarding his appointment Captain Cook said: ‘It is an honour to be appointed
as the next IFSMA Secretary General and to promote the best interests of the
world’s ship masters within an ever-changing industry that faces numerous
challenges’.
The Secretary General designate appointment commences on 1st September,
2025.
Issued by: International Federation of Shipmasters’ Associations (IFSMA), ITF House,, 49-60 Borough
Road, London, SE1 1DR. UK
Email: hq@ifsma.org Telephone: International: +(44) 20 7261 0450.
Issued 30.07.25
