Noel Sookram is a Launch Captain with over nine years of experience. His research interests include sustainable development and optimizing operations for the maritime industry. He holds a diploma in Marine Surveying with a specialization in ISM code from the Lloyd’s Maritime Academy in the United Kingdom. Also, a diploma in Telecommunications Engineering Technology from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Canada via the University of Trinidad and Tobago. Additionally, he possesses a Master of Science Degree in Operational Maritime Management from the University of Trinidad and Tobago.