Tag: SAFETY4SEA

The pandemic has highlighted the urgent need to prioritize seafarer health, both physical and mental. During a panel discussion at the 2024 Crew Welfare Week, experts addressed the growing awareness and efforts by companies to tackle these challenges, while emphasizing that sustained action is required to fully resolve the ongoing health concerns within the seafaring community.

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum, Jacob Damgaard, Head of Loss Prevention, Britannia P&I Club, explored the essential elements of an effective safety culture and how organizations can cultivate it.

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum, Ioanna Kafka, Senior Claims Executive, Hull & Machinery Team Greece, The Swedish Club, addressed the growing trend of fire incidents on ships.

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum, Capt. Sofyani Faisol, Manager Crewing Tanker, Pertamina Marine Solutions, stressed the importance of providing better wages and safe working conditions onboard, as well as addressing seafarers’ mental health and well-being.

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum, Captain Panagiotis Nikiteas, HSQE Manager/DPA/CSO, Maran Dry Management Inc, addressed recent developments in the dry bulk shipping sector and discussed the establishment of DBCE and DryBMS.

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum, Mike Bradshaw, Director, Fleet Management Limited, emphasized the industry's tendency to focus on KPI compliance and short-term campaigns rather than fostering innovation in long term safety practices.

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum, Anastasios Kartsimadakis, Group Vetting & Inspections Manager, Tsakos Shipping and Trading, gave a presentation that focused on the role of human factors in the revised SIRE 2.0 inspection regime. He explored how human behavior, decision-making, and performance impact safety and compliance in maritime operations.

As the maritime industry undergoes radical transformations driven by technological advancements, the need for a workforce equipped with strong soft skills becomes increasingly vital. Panelists at the 2024 Crew Welfare Week emphasized that investing in soft skills training is essential for fostering adaptability, communication, and teamwork among crew members.

The 4th SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum took place on 23rd of October 2024, at The Westin Singapore, where the latest developments regarding safety and crew welfare were discussed amongst esteemed experts and professionals from all corners of the maritime industry.

The 2024 SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum took place on 3rd of October 2024, at the Grand Hyatt, Athens, focusing on the latest developments that shape maritime safety and sustainability, as well as the current realities that impact global shipping trade.