BEHAVIOURAL-BASED SAFETY LEADERSHIPS IMPACT ON ORGANISATIONAL SAFETY CULTURE AND INCIDENT CAUSATION IN THE HIGH-RISK MARITIME ENVIRONMENT

About the Book

Dr CJ Manjarres-Wahlberg EDBA (Maritime), CRMgr, ProfNZISM, FCLP, FICPEM, AFIAMCS, MRSN, AFRIN, KST Dr. CJ Manjarres-Wahlberg is a distinguished professional with a rich and varied background spanning military service, emergency services, the private sector, and the Merchant Navy, a journey that began in 1996 after graduating from Secondary School. Born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1978, he is the eldest of three sons, the child of Elizabeth Taylor and Stephen Maloney, with his biological father, Tyronne Marumaru, a New Zealand Māori. Growing up in Victoria, CJ developed an early passion for aviation and military service, joining the Australian Air League as a cadet and eventually rising to the rank of flight sergeant. He later transitioned to the Naval Reserve Cadets, where he became a leading seaman, parade commander, an accomplished small-boat sailor, and a member of the drum corps. Although CJ aspired to attend the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) as a naval aviation officer, his dreams were cut short due to not having 20/20 vision, a requirement for entry. Undeterred, he joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1996 as a Signalman. Over the next 11 years, he served both actively and in reserve roles across several naval shore establishments in Melbourne, Perth, Canberra, Sydney, and Nowra, as well as on Air Force Base Edinburgh in Adelaide. His operational sea service included deployments aboard HMAS Torrens, HMAS Kanimbla, and HMAS Sydney, as well as service in the Australian Army. His diverse military experiences encompassed participation in the 1997 handover of Hong Kong, humanitarian missions in Vanuatu, peacekeeping operations in the Solomon Islands and Bougainville, and joint exercises throughout the Asia-Pacific region with international partners such as the US, UK, and New Zealand navies. Dr. Manjarres-Wahlberg’s naval career was marked by unique experiences, including flying as a naval observer with the Royal Australian Air Force’s maritime patrol, 10 Squadron and working with the Royal Australian Navy Historical Flight at the naval air station at HMAS Albatross in Nowra. Additionally, his service with the Australian Army’s 7th Brigade and 7th Combat Signals Regiment earned him the distinction of being named Soldier of the Year, a rare achievement for a naval sailor. After leaving the military, Dr. Manjarres-Wahlberg transitioned into the offshore oil, gas, mining, and marine construction sectors, holding various senior leadership positions in safety, emergency management, operations, and maritime services across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, and Malaysia. His commitment to professional development led him to complete several postgraduate degrees in safety, environmental management, leadership, and maritime shipping, culminating in an Executive Doctorate in Business Administration, specialising in Maritime Safety, from the Swiss School of Business Management, Geneva, in May 2024. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Manjarres-Wahlberg is deeply involved in charitable and educational initiatives. He serves as Chairman of the Sea Heritage Foundation and is a founding member of the “Get into Maritime” program, which helps Indigenous Australians pursue maritime careers, addressing the educational and employment gaps in the industry. The program, delivered in partnership with TAFE NSW and King’s Trust Australia, was officially launched by HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, in April 2022 during a Royal visit to the MV Cape Don, the foundation’s flagship. His philanthropic efforts extend further, as he was instrumental in securing a new Hyundai sports car to raise funds for a local rescue helicopter service and supports the education of underprivileged children in Dili, East Timor, alongside his husband. In 2024, he also founded Australia’s first maritime apprenticeship program in collaboration with the British Merchant Navy Training Board, revolutionizing maritime training in the country for the first time in over 50 years. Dr. Manjarres-Wahlberg’s contributions to the maritime industry and community service have earned him numerous accolades. In February 2022, his leadership and volunteer work with the Sea Heritage Foundation were recognised globally, leading to his appointment as an International Leadership Fellow at the prestigious Society of Leadership Fellows at the College of St. George, Windsor Castle. In 2023, he was knighted into the Order of Saint Thomas of Acre for his voluntary community service and was a finalist for the Prince’s Trust Australia Veteran Community Impact Awards. He also received the NSW Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of his efforts with the Foundation. As of October 2024, Dr. CJ Manjarres-Wahlberg serves as the HSE Manager, Designated Person Ashore (Australia), and Maritime First Officer for Heron Group New Zealand, a marine construction company based in Auckland, New Zealand, with operations in Australia. He married Edgardo Manjarres Trujillo, a Colombian Canadian, in Toronto in 2011, and the couple resides in Sydney, Australia.

About the Author

Dr CJ Manjarres-Wahlberg EDBA (Maritime), CRMgr, ProfNZISM, FCLP, FICPEM, AFIAMCS, MRSN, AFRIN, KST Dr. CJ Manjarres-Wahlberg is a distinguished professional with a rich and varied background spanning military service, emergency services, the private sector, and the Merchant Navy, a journey that began in 1996 after graduating from Secondary School. Born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1978, he is the eldest of three sons, the child of Elizabeth Taylor and Stephen Maloney, with his biological father, Tyronne Marumaru, a New Zealand Māori. Growing up in Victoria, CJ developed an early passion for aviation and military service, joining the Australian Air League as a cadet and eventually rising to the rank of flight sergeant. He later transitioned to the Naval Reserve Cadets, where he became a leading seaman, parade commander, an accomplished small-boat sailor, and a member of the drum corps. Although CJ aspired to attend the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) as a naval aviation officer, his dreams were cut short due to not having 20/20 vision, a requirement for entry. Undeterred, he joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1996 as a Signalman. Over the next 11 years, he served both actively and in reserve roles across several naval shore establishments in Melbourne, Perth, Canberra, Sydney, and Nowra, as well as on Air Force Base Edinburgh in Adelaide. His operational sea service included deployments aboard HMAS Torrens, HMAS Kanimbla, and HMAS Sydney, as well as service in the Australian Army. His diverse military experiences encompassed participation in the 1997 handover of Hong Kong, humanitarian missions in Vanuatu, peacekeeping operations in the Solomon Islands and Bougainville, and joint exercises throughout the Asia-Pacific region with international partners such as the US, UK, and New Zealand navies. Dr. Manjarres-Wahlberg’s naval career was marked by unique experiences, including flying as a naval observer with the Royal Australian Air Force’s maritime patrol, 10 Squadron and working with the Royal Australian Navy Historical Flight at the naval air station at HMAS Albatross in Nowra. Additionally, his service with the Australian Army’s 7th Brigade and 7th Combat Signals Regiment earned him the distinction of being named Soldier of the Year, a rare achievement for a naval sailor. After leaving the military, Dr. Manjarres-Wahlberg transitioned into the offshore oil, gas, mining, and marine construction sectors, holding various senior leadership positions in safety, emergency management, operations, and maritime services across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, and Malaysia. His commitment to professional development led him to complete several postgraduate degrees in safety, environmental management, leadership, and maritime shipping, culminating in an Executive Doctorate in Business Administration, specialising in Maritime Safety, from the Swiss School of Business Management, Geneva, in May 2024. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Manjarres-Wahlberg is deeply involved in charitable and educational initiatives. He serves as Chairman of the Sea Heritage Foundation and is a founding member of the “Get into Maritime” program, which helps Indigenous Australians pursue maritime careers, addressing the educational and employment gaps in the industry. The program, delivered in partnership with TAFE NSW and King’s Trust Australia, was officially launched by HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, in April 2022 during a Royal visit to the MV Cape Don, the foundation’s flagship. His philanthropic efforts extend further, as he was instrumental in securing a new Hyundai sports car to raise funds for a local rescue helicopter service and supports the education of underprivileged children in Dili, East Timor, alongside his husband. In 2024, he also founded Australia’s first maritime apprenticeship program in collaboration with the British Merchant Navy Training Board, revolutionizing maritime training in the country for the first time in over 50 years. Dr. Manjarres-Wahlberg’s contributions to the maritime industry and community service have earned him numerous accolades. In February 2022, his leadership and volunteer work with the Sea Heritage Foundation were recognised globally, leading to his appointment as an International Leadership Fellow at the prestigious Society of Leadership Fellows at the College of St. George, Windsor Castle. In 2023, he was knighted into the Order of Saint Thomas of Acre for his voluntary community service and was a finalist for the Prince’s Trust Australia Veteran Community Impact Awards. He also received the NSW Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of his efforts with the Foundation. As of October 2024, Dr. CJ Manjarres-Wahlberg serves as the HSE Manager, Designated Person Ashore (Australia), and Maritime First Officer for Heron Group New Zealand, a marine construction company based in Auckland, New Zealand, with operations in Australia. He married Edgardo Manjarres Trujillo, a Colombian Canadian, in Toronto in 2011, and the couple resides in Sydney, Australia.