Book of the month: Next Generation Safety Leadership
Next Generation Safety Leadership illustrates applications that bring theory to life through case studies from the author's experience in high-risk industries.
Read moreNext Generation Safety Leadership illustrates applications that bring theory to life through case studies from the author's experience in high-risk industries.
Read moreMaking Waves sets out in clear, practical steps how you can harness the power of PR to build your profile, win business and prevent crises.
Read more“Maritime Informatics” published by Springer addresses some of the most recent practical developments and experiences, particularly from a global perspective.
Read moreHuman error has been a key area of concern for shipping as the major cause of navigation-related accidents, with 71 such occurrences recorded between 2015-2020, each incurring insurance claims of more than $10 million. Is human error in shipping navigation preventable?
Read moreChanging the way we think about work is a vital step towards improvement and, in this sense, human performance is a continuous area of study for businesses that wish to flourish. But how is this human performance interpreted and, most importantly, built in an organization?
Read moreSafety and its link to human factors is a multi-discussed issue for shipping, an industry, which has seen, several times, a simple omission leading to disastrous consequences. But how can safety management be properly implemented to minimize such adverse occurrences?
Read moreBusiness leaders have long ago identified the connection of people’s behavior with safety in risky environments, making human element a major area of study for improving overall safety performance of an organization. But how is the impact of this behavior translated into everyday working environment?
Read moreThe reality of shipping and its people is a mystery for the wide public, although these are responsible for the majority of goods supplied throughout the world. Have you ever wondered how everyday life feels onboard a limited environment such as a ship?
Read moreAs an underlying factor in many maritime claims, ‘human error’ remains a multi-debated safety issue for shipping, accounting for 80% of maritime accidents. But is ‘human error’ sufficient as a term to justify what goes wrong?
Read moreDigitalization has already unveiled its promising nature for shipping, but how does this translate in practice? A new book entitled ‘Maritime Informatics’ comes to provide a vivid example of how decision making in the industry can be improved by digital technology.
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