Tag: communication onboard

The retention of seafarers is a major issue that shipping industry is currently dealing with. In regard to this matter, the most common factor that makes seafarers quit their job, is the lack of communication while onboard.

The issue of social unity onboard is a big problem. As a matter of fact, seafarers not only do they want to feel part of a shipboard team, but they also need the right tools to bring people together. How can this be achieved?

Reading through the many accident reports that have been published by Flag States and other competent authorities, there are recurring themes of poor lookout, suspect decision making, poor passage planning, lack of situational awareness, fatigue and poor communication. In this article, Mr. John Dolan, Deputy Director, Loss Prevention at Standard Club examines why we have navigation-related accidents from a P&I perspective. 

As part of this year's #SeafarersDeliveringChristmas campaign, Inmarsat is offering free extra time for seafarers to catch up with their loved ones from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day. 

NTSB issued an investigation report on the contact of the tanker American Liberty with multiple vessels, including the Don D, African Griffon, Ever Grace, and multiple hopper barges, in Lower Mississippi River in May 2019. The investigation highlighted poor bridge resource management and miscommunication between the pilot and the master as key causes of the accident. 

The NTSB issued its Safer Seas Digest, sharing older and new lessons learned as identified thorough its incident investigations in 2019. This aims to help mariners to view their operations with a critical eye and act accordingly in their day-to-day routines.

NTSB issued an investigation report on the contact of tugboat G.M. McAllister with NGL Energy Partners berth on Elizabeth River, while engaged in manoeuvring operations. The investigation revealed excessive speed and poor communication as main causes of the incident. 

International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet or NATO phonetic alphabet or ICAO phonetic alphabet, is the most common radiotelephone spelling alphabet.

Intertanko highlights how important is for the ship management to lead by example; the ship management team oughts to treat crew with respect, praise good work and offer support if there are any skill gaps.

Luckily, modern shipping has GMDSS to rely on in case of an emergency onboard.