As the maritime industry becomes increasingly complex, associated risks are harder to control. Having the correct information to enable careful risk selection is essential, and when taking on risks, it is crucial to make every effort to mitigate them as far as possible, argues Stephanie Sjöblad, Loss Prevention Executive at Alandia.

The maritime industry is a high-risk environment. Critical incidents onboard can be distressing and sometimes traumatic for seafarers and any shoreside staff involved, as well as disruptive to operations. Stephanie Sjöblad, Loss Prevention Executive at Alandia explains what trauma-informed means and why it is important for the maritime industry.