Opinions

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum, Andrew Glen, Loss Prevention Director, Asia Pacific, NorthStandard, gave a presentation which explored the critical topics of e-navigation, cybersecurity, big data, and smart applications. 

Jenny Braat, CEO, Danish Maritime highlights the importance of Europe maintaining its global market position. She advocates for a European maritime strategy to boost competitiveness and secure EU funding, with Danish Maritime engaging in discussions to position Denmark as a leader in green transformation and innovation.

Dr Edmund Hughes, Director, Green Marine Associates Ltd, puts maritime decarbonization under the microscope with a focus on the human factor. 

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum, Capt. Sundeep Sequeira, Area Sales Manager – Singapore, One Learn Global, explored trends regarding seafarers' mental health.

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, James Herbert, Secretary General of the International Salvage Union, underscores the vital role of the salvage industry, emphasizing the collaborative efforts that the association undertakes with its members.

It’s very apparent, global shipping’s drive to decarbonise is well underway. The ship-building profile is changing dramatically, highlighted by the 2023 order book showing 539 new builds capable of running on low-to-zero carbon fuels, being ordered, notes Steve Bee, VPS Group Commercial Director.

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum, Capt. Kunal Nakra, General Manager, Safety Governance and Performance at Swire Shipping, emphasized that high psychological safety is directly correlated with maintaining a safe and well-functioning workplace.

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum, Capt. Chatur Wahyu, Director, Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA), highlighted the Academy's commitment to training international seafarers and maritime personnel in the safe handling of alternative marine fuels.

Fostering strong social connections at sea becomes essential for a positive, productive, and collaborative environment, notes Maria Kostala for The American P&I Club.

In safety-critical industries, clear communication is essential. At Mintra, client interest for multilingual training has increased significantly, reflecting the need for accessible training in workers’ native languages, says Moana Ewald, Quality Assurance & Impact Analysis Coordinator at Mintra.