Designed by seafarers for seafarers
To mark the International Year of the Seafarer, the Chamber of Shipping has re-launched a series of health and safety posters designed by seafarers for seafarers. They were originally designed by seafarers in an annual competition, which ran in the 1990s for over ten years. Open to anyone who had or was, working in the merchant navy, seafarers suggested the most pertinent subjects based on their own experiences.
The posters cover all aspects of work on a ship, from using machine guards to keeping stairs and walkways clear or making hatches and movable objects secure at sea.
Mark Brownrigg, Director General at the Chamber of Shipping says: These posters convey essential safety messages in a clear and direct manner exactly what is needed wherever there are hazards on ship.
The winning seafarer drawings were sent to a designer where the ideas were drawn up, as suggested, but with a common style linking the series. The images are as relevant today as ever.
Mr Brownrigg adds: The Chamber has been keen to launch this range of posters to celebrate International Year of the Seafarer. With well over a million seafarers worldwide, and more than 90% of all goods traded by the UK moving by sea, its important to recognise the incalculable debt the industry, governments and consumers owe to seafarers everywhere.
The sea can be a potentially hazardous and dangerous working environment, and health and safety is a top priority. While shipping in the 21st century is a safe and environmentally friendly form of commercial transport, shipping companies and seafarers around the world are always keen to reduce accidents still further.
The posters cost 1.50 each for members and 2.00 for non-members with a standard charge of 5 per order for (UK) postage and packing.
Source:British Chamber of Shipping
