Steven JonesExperienced maritime professional Celebrating Seafarers By Steven Jones The Day of the Seafarer is now an annual fixture in the maritime industry calendar. June 25th is therefore a chance to reflect on the realities of seagoing, of what careers at sea can...
Posidonia 2022 After four years away, Posidonia returned in 2022 and saw more people walk through its doors than any of its previous editions. Those that wound their way through hall 2 to join our Wednesday seminar, were treated to presentations and an...
Keeping ships moving with digital courses and certification The pandemic has had a significant impact on classroom-based training and has seen e-learning playing a far larger part in the training schedules of seafarers. With many attended courses suspended, training...
Holding Effective Drills This month’s Videotel Title of the Month is “Holding Effective Drills”. We are really pleased to raise awareness of this vital issue, as safety drills are one of the most important pillars of onboard safety. They allow problems to be spotted,...
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...
