Tag: SAFETY4SEA

Lately, the ESG topics have surfaced the agenda of several stakeholders in the maritime community with many announcing ESG initiatives and reshaping their strategy via ESG lens.

During the SAFETY4SEA Hamburg Forum 2024, Gavin Allwright, Secretary General, International Windship Association (IWSA), provided a comprehensive exploration of wind propulsion and its crucial role in reducing shipping emissions.

SAFETY4SEA announced the winners of the 2024 GREEN4SEA Virtual Awards on May 9th, recognizing industry’s outstanding practices for Sustainability, Clean Shipping, Initiative, Technology, Tanker Operator, Dry Bulk Operator and Personality.

As a dynamic industry, the maritime environment undergoes continuous transformation, demanding evolution in all fronts. During the last CAREER4SEA Forum, speakers of a dedicated panel focused on the industry’s key challenges and top priorities, emphasizing that while decarbonization is a crucial concern, it shouldn’t overshadow other important issues on the agenda. 

During the SAFETY4SEA Hamburg Forum 2024, Mark Riggio, Technical Director, BEMA, highlighted the critical importance of Ballast Water Treatment (BWT). He emphasized that while ballast water is indispensable for ensuring ship stability and safety, its proper treatment is crucial in preventing the spread of invasive aquatic species.

During the SAFETY4SEA Hamburg Forum 2024, Nikos Georgopoulos, Chief Business Development Officer, Diaplous, gave a presentation on emerging ship security challenges. The presenter explored the current reality in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea concerning maritime terrorism and attacks on commercial shipping and explained that understanding the reasons behind these attacks is crucial for devising effective countermeasures.

The 3rd SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum was a full day event that successfully took place on Tuesday 23rd of April 2024, at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Philippines, where it became apparent that the maritime industry needs to foster an improved environment onboard and pay closer attention to its crucial workforce: our seafarers.

The maritime sector is evolving, creating opportunities for the younger generation to actively participate and fostering an environment that champions diversity, equality, and inclusiveness. During the last CAREER4SEA Forum, speakers of a dedicated panel discussed how the industry can meet the expectations of the young generations to attract, retain, and develop future crews.

SAFETY4SEA is pleased to announce the distinguished shortlisted nominees for this year’s Crew Welfare Awards, following an online nomination process, initiated a few months ahead of the 2024 Crew Welfare Week, a virtual event that will take place 25-27 June.

During the SAFETY4SEA Hamburg Forum 2024, Charles Watkins, CEO, Mental Health Support Solutions GmbH, focused on cultivating a supportive and effective environment of psychological safety. Building on this foundation, Watkins delved into the significance of actively inviting engagement and cultivating trust among the crew.