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Every time he vacated a position it opened up a space for another leader making their way through the ranks.
By this stage TNPA’s continuous improvement journey was well underway, exposing the need to introduce new functions to take the business forward. With his combined naval and port experience in a variety of roles, Captain Mqadi was ideally placed to head up Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and Regulatory Oversight.
His exposure to so many aspects of marine operations and management grew his ability to make sound decisions and to trust his rst response. “When you are a pilot in an emergency situation, time is not on your side and you have to apply your mind and act decisively.
“My experience has also taught me the importance of compliance. It takes discipline and consistency
to create an environment of stability that supports smooth, safe operations. If it’s not safe,
don’t do it!”
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