Safety Learning: Reversing the Swiss Cheese model
It is difficult to have a Safety Culture and an effective Safety Learning Culture when it is believed that only seafarers make mistakes of any consequence.
Read moreIt is difficult to have a Safety Culture and an effective Safety Learning Culture when it is believed that only seafarers make mistakes of any consequence.
Read moreDrug and alcohol abuse can have significant negative impacts on seafarers and their ability to perform their duties effectively and safely. Even though the maritime industry has acknowledged this topic and begun to address it, incidents continue to happen. Therefore, a bigger emphasis on prevention is necessary to better address this problem.
Read moreThe EU-funded SAFEMODE project highlights that safety forums as well as safety alliances can significantly contribute to general shipping safety and to safety culture in the industry as a whole.
Read moreINTERCARGO published its Bulk Carrier Casualty Report, reporting that 26 bulk carriers of over 10,000 dwt were declared as total losses for the years 2013-2022.
Read moreAndrew Moll, Chief Inspector of the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), explains the challenges and priorities of investigating marine accidents and trends that have arisen through the branch’s work.
Read moreThe captains of each ship may occasionally receive weekly updates with important safety messages or information about recent accidents and lessons learned.
Read moreSAFETY4SEA invited Veronika Aspelund, Vice President for Moorins Solutions at Wilhelmsen Ships Service in Oslo, to share her thoughts on key challenges related to mooring operations and what the industry should be doing to ensure safer mooring today and in the future.
Read moreOessur Hilduberg, Head of the Danish Maritime Accident Board (DMAIB), explains that the investigation bodies now use a variety of new data collection strategies and analytical frameworks. This methodological shift is based on the recognition that marine operations are complex in nature, and has a substantial effect on what can be learned from accidents.
Read moreCan 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.
Read moreThe Bahamas Maritime Authority published its report focusing on a fumigant accident onboard the Bahamas flagged bulk carrier, mv Jupiter.
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