Tag: best practices

At a time when ships are being filled with more and more advanced digital technologies, we must also ensure that we preserve the status of seafaring, provide adequate training, and promote the attraction of a career at sea for the next generation writes Yarden Gross, Orca AI.

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.

Søren Thuen, Chairman, Container Ship Safety Forum (CSSF), highlights that ‘’technology advancement has been and will continue to be a contributing factor to safety of life at sea’’.

The All Aboard Alliance today released its first-ever annual Insights report detailing the diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts of 27 member companies within the maritime industry.

Can cultural diversity create connection instead of isolation? In the following article, Green Jakobsen talks about a crucial aspect that can either create bonds or cause social isolation and impact the mental health of seafarers.

Feeling accepted and cherished while being ourselves is one of the most vital pillars of our mental well-being. Yet, bias and discrimination exist everywhere, including onboard ships.

A recent Coast Guard investigation involving a fire and subsequent loss of propulsion on board an inspected vessel serves as a reminder of safety issues caused by condensate forming in air lines.

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.

Pilbara Ports Authority published a notice that there was an increase in main engine failures due to blocked seawater cooling strainers.

According to Allianz Safety Shipping Review 2023, cargo fires are a major safety issue. However, the industry does not seem to be taking fire safety seriously. Inadequate fire safety measures as detected by PSC inspections, misdeclared cargo and improper handling of new, dangerous materials are some of the most common reasons why cargo fires remain a challenge.