London P&I Club has issued the latest edition of StopLoss
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Read moreDetailsTalking Points' is a new loss prevention initiative to help masters for safety issues at sea The 'A' rated, 170 million GT North P&I Club has launched a new loss prevention initiative to help get ships' masters and officers talking to each other about health and safety issues at sea.Announced in the Club's loss prevention newsletter Signals on 16 October 2012, the 'Talking Points' scheme involves producing a range of topical sheets specifically designed for handing out and discussing at on-board safety briefings.North's head of loss prevention Tony Baker says, 'While drills, training videos, guides and posters all help to deliver safety messages on ships, getting people to actually talk and think proactively about risk is the most effective way to raise awareness. Regular health and safety discussions also facilitate sharing of ideas and concerns and help seafarers to bond.'Elsewhere in today's Signals the Club draws attention to the importance of maintaining social interaction between crew members in the increasingly isolated and automated working environment of modern ships. 'Having a crew that is close-knit and of high morale helps ensure both mental and physical well-being on board, leading to a safer environment for everyone,' says Baker.Talking Points are basically two ...
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