Former Principal Secretary for Shipping and Maritime, Ambassador Nancy Karigithu, has been appointed as a board of trustee on the International Maritime Pilots Association (IMPA) Foundation. This global charitable initiative, headquartered in London, aims to invest in maritime talent by providing financial support, mentoring, and practical guidance for young people pursuing careers in the industry.

• Ambassador Nancy Karigithu, formerly PS for Shipping and Maritime and currently special envoy on maritime affairs and the blue economy, joins the board of trustees.
• The IMPA Foundation will operate globally, focusing on education and attracting new talent to address the industry's significant labor shortage and skills gap.
• The Maritime Just Transition Taskforce estimates that over 800,000 seafarers will require upskilling by 2030 due to decarbonization and digitalization demands.