Tag: better working environment

During 2023 SAFETYSEA CAREER4SEA Virtual Forum, speakers of a dedicated panel discussed how the industry can meet the expectations of millennials in terms of workplace culture, technology adoption, and work-life balance.

During the 2023 SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum Erik Green, Managing Director and Partner, Green-Jakobsen, pointed out that human performance is context dependent. Erik Green went on to explain that performance is influenced by many factors, but some are more important than others.

During the 2023 SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum, Capt. Konstantinos Karavasilis, Regional Director, Loss Prevention, UK P&I Club, gave a presentation on how power distance affects communication, decision making and leadership styles.

During the 2023 SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum, Dionysios Peppas, Director, Pantheon Tankers Management Ltd, focused on various thinking and perception patterns that influence decision making and shipboard life.

MOL has established the 'MOL Group Safety Vision' as a fundamental framework for safety across the organization.

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK MCA) has published a section in their Leading for Safety guidance, looking at why accidents happen, what really causes them and what we can do to create a safety culture in an organisation.

As part of their Leading for Safety guidelines, the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK MCA) presents key steps on how one might enhance their situational awareness.

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK MCA) has published a section in their Leading for Safety guidance, looking into how some factors that can influence the performance of people on board can lead to more accidents as well as how to mitigate or control these factors.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, musculoskeletal disorders pose significant costs for employers, including absenteeism, lost productivity, and increased healthcare expenses. These disorders, often more severe than typical nonfatal injuries, result from factors such as repetitive motion, overexertion, and awkward lifting techniques.

In an industry where safety is paramount, mentoring can play a crucial role in helping individuals in the shipping industry develop a broad range of skills, from technical skills related to navigation and other shipboard operations to soft skills like communication, leadership, and problem-solving.