Counting the Costs of Maritime Training
Counting the Costs of Maritime Training The costs of training are naturally a major consideration for any business, but especially for shipping. However, there is a danger that in looking at money alone, other aspects are overlooked and ignored. We look at the...
Managing Seafarer Performance
Managing Seafarer Performance Across a range shipping industry events, the need to address human factors in maritime incidents has been discussed. So, what can we do to ensure that people are helped to stay safe? Two sides of the coin Keeping people “out of...
Holding Effective Drills
Holding Effective Drills Safety drills are one of the most important pillars of onboard safety. They allow problems to be spotted, for practice to make perfect, and for awareness of key shipboard issues to emerge. All too often though, drills are something of an...
Enclosed Space Entry: Time for Rethink
Enclosed Space Entry: Time for Rethink There is pressure building to rethink seafarer safety in enclosed spaces, after a new study has revealed the death rate has increased over 300 percent in recent times. A staggering statistic, which is prompting calls for action...