Tag: SAFETY4SEA

Christiana Prekezes, Executive Coordinator, HELMEPA responded to GREEN4SEA questions by disclosing initiatives that the Association has in store for 2017 with the aim to promote further stakeholders' awareness for a sustainable marine environment.

Jad Mouawad, Mouawad Consulting AS, says that the shipping industry must become a leader in green technology by voluntarily working on reducing its environmental footprint. However he says, this is a far reaching scenario taking into account that 2017 is expected to be a continuation of the regulatory trend of 2016.

Stelios N. Mavrelos, Technical Director, Capital Ship Management Corp., responded to GREEN4SEA questions by addressing the biggest marine environmental challenges within 2017 for ship managers. Mr Mavrelos notes that the compliance of the BWM convention will be definitely the hot potato along with the reduction of CO2, NOx and SOx shipping emissions following IMO decisions at MEPC 70 meeting.

Michalis Pantazopoulos , Senior Vice-President, LISCR (Hellas), has responded to GREEN4SEA questions making an assessment of the progress made within 2016 in both BWM Convention and the regulations regarding shipping emissions reduction. Mr. Pantazopoulos explains how Liberia has set the example towards a greener industry in 2017 and beyond.

Steve Cotton, General Secretary, International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), ITF House, has responded to SAFETY4SEA questions addressing key industry issues for consideration. Mr. Cotton said that ITF will continue to work harder in 2017 to ensure the fair treatment of seafarers and more safety in working and living conditions.

Sokratis Dimakopoulos, Deputy Managing Director, Tsakos Columbia Shipmanagement, has responded to SAFETY4SEA questions by addressing key challenges for the shipping industry during 2017. Mr Dimakopoulos also shares company's plans for the new year with the aim to improve further training, HSE, vetting and PSC performance which is considered as a “ticket” to commercial success.

Capt. John Dickie, Managing Director, Joint Development Associates Ltd., says that the biggest safety challenge facing shipping in 2017 is that of retaining the best crews on board and professionals ashore in the office. Therefore, industry should focus on a more practical approach to enforcement of the new STCW certification requirements for seafarers that enter into effect on 1 January 2017.

Joakim Enström, Loss Prevention Officer, The Swedish Club, explains that Club's focus for the new year would be to enhance emergency response. The Club has already launched a new initiative including emergency training based upon a realistic scenario with the aim to shape a more rigorous and realistic approach to testing the emergency response plan.

Peter Lundahl Rasmussen, Head of Maritime Information, BIMCO provides a brief recap of the important developments occurred in shipping during 2016 and shares his insight into the major safety concerns that industry has to pay attention in 2017.

Kostas G. Gkonis, Secretary General, Intercargo, says the 2016 topics and concerns continue in 2017, therefore, liquefaction remains a major problem for dry bulk shipping as well. Dr. Gkonis said that the Association is looking into future amendments to the IMSBC Code and plans to develop a new guide for masters on cargoes that may liquefy to increase awareness on that important topic.