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Navigational safety in the cyber era

Chris Adams, Head of Loss Prevention, Steamship Mutual, discussed how cyber risks affect navigational safety at the 2017 SAFETY4SEA Conference. Considering that the computerization of operating and control systems on vessels requires effective cyber security arrangements, it is vitally important to raise awareness of cyber security risks with personnel and to implement safe practices to avoid putting systems at risk.

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WISTA continues action towards women’s empowerment

Ms. Katerina Stathopoulou, Member of the WISTA International Executive Committee, advises how to ensure a long term career in shipping and talks about WISTA’s efforts to achieve gender balance in shipping, which by nature is a male –dominated industry. Ms Stathopoulou refers to WISTA’s powerful collaborations with big Associations, confirming that the organisation continues action towards women’s empowerment in the maritime community.

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Rethinking maritime security

James Wilkes, Gray Page, presents a fresh approach to thinking about maritime security, looking at the ways in which terrorism has distorted shipping’s physical security priorities. How the threat of terrorism resulted in ISPS Code - the first and only global maritime security regulation of its kind. And what shipping’s priorities should really be when dealing with maritime security.

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Crew mental health

David Nichol, Thomas Miller Hellas, talks about important issues related to crew mental health, highlighting that a broad range of factors, including anxiety, social isolation, pressure of work and disturbed sleep, can negatively influence the mental health of seafarers. Crew fitness evaluations have previously given emphasis to physical health and it is only relatively recently that due attention is being given to the mental wellbeing of seafarers. Therefore, the UK P&I Club places a high priority on the matter by raising awareness to the problem and in providing support and advice to its members.

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Safety & the importance of engagement

David Price, Wallem Ship Management states that safety of seafarers remains a top priority for Wallem and explains why safety is intrinsically linked with operational excellence. He also explains Wallem’s approach to increase engagement among its people, by referring to company’s safety strategy which focuses on five key areas: communication (ship & shore), retention, training, shipboard working & living conditions, recognition & rewards.

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Safety Management Systems

Sean Hutchings, Chief Technical Officer, Thome Group of Companies, noted during his presentation at the 2017 SAFETY4SEA Conference, that since the introduction of the ISM Code in the mid 90’s, there has been an increase in the number and complexity of procedures in maritime safety management systems. Mr. Hutchings explained how a SMS can be easy to navigate and understandable to serve its purpose.

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Training for seafarers needs to change philosophy

RINA Academy Philippines is the winner of the SAFETY4SEA Training Award this year. Capt Nicolo Terrei discusses about the current and future challenges concerning seafarers' training and emphasizes on the need for making seafarers fully familiarized with the new technology introduced onboard. Capt. Terrei further says that training needs to change direction and focus on enhancing the skill of the officer with a deeper familiarization and training ashore as well as on board. 

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