Mental and physical wellness of ships’ crews is critical to the safety of all ships at sea. Ensuring a safe and team-oriented work environment are key objectives for both those employed at sea and the staff that support them based ashore, argues Dr. William Moore.

Dr. William Moore, Global Loss Prevention Director - S.V.P., The American Club, makes an assessment of 2021 and shares his message for the new year across the global maritime community.

In our special column this time, we are pleased to host an interview with Dr. William H. Moore, Senior Vice President, The American P&I Club who notes that there is need for a greater understanding of where shipping stands with regards to commercial and environmental sustainability, highlighting also that solutions for long term sustainability within the maritime industry are vital. 

Compared to other global industries, shipping is relatively insulated from the general public at large—surprisingly so given its global reach and indispensability. It is not a world where people understand that without shipping, “half the world would starve, while the other half would freeze.”

Commitment to crew competency is vital for the retention of seafarer’s skill sets and employment, at a time when financial pressure impacts safety. Dr. William H. Moore, Senior Vice President of Loss Prevention, The American P&I Club, discusses about Club’s initiatives for addressing crew competency and assurance and supporting Members in identifying and managing holistic risks to safety from both shore-based management and shipboard operational perspectives.

Dr. William H. Moore, American Club, focuses on the challenges of managing seafarer competence with respect to loss prevention, highlighting that training is necessary not only for regulatory compliance but also to develop skills, and that learning outcomes should be consistent with desired performance objectives.