The importance of innovation and clean technology in reducing shipping's impact on climate change and driving sustainability.
Overview
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BiographyBeginning his career at sea as a qualified Master Mariner, Fischbacher's experience spans from operational to the board-level roles. Before taking up his position at the SSI, he held the position of General Manager, Fleet Management at Rio Tinto where he supervised the specification, construction, service and on-going operation of ships ranging from 70-205,000 deadweight bulk carriers of a value of around $1 billion. Alastair also drove the strategy and implementation for sustainable development in Rio Tinto Marine as well holding other relevant nonexecutive roles with other organizations. In 2011 Alastair joined the inaugural board of the World Ocean Council and was appointed Chairman in 2013. He was a director of Rightship Pty Limited, the dry and wet ship vetting company from 2008 and held the position of chairman from 2009 to 2013. Alastair has been a member of the Class NK, Lloyds Register and DNV British Committees and remains a member of the Lloyds Register Classing Committee. |