James Foong is a Malaysian Master Mariner with extensive command-level experience on internationally trading vessels and multicultural crews. He holds an MBA (UK) and is pursuing doctoral research in maritime management, focusing on safety leadership and the human element. A Fellow of the Nautical Institute, the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, and the Chartered Management Institute, he brings both operational and governance perspectives. James advocates strongly for a just culture where seafarers can report concerns without fear of blame. He also shares maritime safety and leadership insights with over 40,000 LinkedIn followers, fostering open dialogue and learning across the global maritime community.
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