Switching from reactive learning to proactive group thinking creates a stronger safety culture Learning from incidents is extremely important and over the years the industry has developed several strong methods to ensure that ‘hindsight learning’ […]
As we stare down the barrel of a new decade, let’s make a resolution as an industry to do more to protect the safety and rights of seafarers This is the first editor’s comment that […]
Further interaction between shoreside and crew is needed to provide better guidance and create a safer environment at sea I sailed for a considerable period at sea before joining P&I, and as a master, a […]
Shipping needs to be more proactive and transparent about its safety concerns so that we can maintain public trust in our industry and retain our autonomy The start of the year is when many people […]
Each month Safety at Sea magazine runs a survey, asking crews for their opinions on topics impacting their safety. This survey, from the July 2019 issue, looks at how crews relax and what facilities they […]
While shipping has become safer, the industry must put a strong focus on safety culture and invest in training Being exposed to the day-to-day reality of the safety of life at sea throughout my career […]
The upsurge of Somali piracy after 2005 led to significant international activity in the Horn of Africa. Naval missions, training programmes, capital investment and capacity building projects were among the responses to the threat. States […]
ITF and Yale University research reveals high figures for crew depression, anxiety, and suicide. The industry has a moral and economic imperative to treat the issue seriously A recent article in an online maritime publication […]
All maritime players should adhere to regulation, but good companies should raise the safety bar even higher As an industry, we are used to regulation driving our safety focus. Yet, it is worth remembering that […]
Each month Safety at Sea magazine runs a survey, asking crews for their opinions on topics impacting their safety. This survey, from the June 2019 issue, looks at the safety issues crew face when interacting […]
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