Seacare Authority Chairperson Appointed

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations has appointed Mr David Sterrett as Chairperson of the Seafarers Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority (Seacare Authority).

Mr Sterrett's five-year appointment took effect from 25 March 2010. 

Mr Sterrett is well known to the maritime industry and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the position. Mr Sterrett is currently Chair of the Australian Maritime College Board and has held numerous positions in the maritime industry including member of the International Chamber of Shipping's executive committee, member of the Australian Committee of Lloyd's Register of Shipping, member of the Australian Committee of Det Norske Veritas and member of the AMSA Advisory Committee.

Mr Sterrett is a former Chair of the Australian Shipowner's Association and has held senior management positions in a number of shipping companies. In 2007 he was awarded a Doctor of Engineering (Honoris Causa) from AMC.

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