Tag: situational awareness

In a world that glorifies multitasking as a sign of productivity, have you ever stopped to consider whether this approach is truly effective? While it may seem efficient to juggle multiple tasks at once, research suggests that our brains are not designed for such divided attention.

DNV and Navigation Brilliance (Brinav) have signed an MoU to fast-track the development and approval of autonomous and remote-controlled shipping technologies. 

"The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) was recently notified of an incident involving an offshore worker who fell through an open hatch cover on a platform, highlighting the importance of situational awareness and the need for offshore workers to continuously check their surroundings for potential hazards.

Together in Safety has now included an additional golden rule, comprising 10 areas of attention in total for every company and every seafarer to adopt in their everyday work to prevent injuries and fatalities.

During the 2023 SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum, Dionysios Peppas, Director, Pantheon Tankers Management Ltd, focused on various thinking and perception patterns that influence decision making and shipboard life.

As part of their Leading for Safety guidelines, the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK MCA) presents key steps on how one might enhance their situational awareness.

During the 2023 SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum, Capt. George Mavrogenis, Marine Manager, Latsco Marine Management Inc., noted that although the increase in technology, the principles of safe navigation remain the same and the human factor a top priority.

There are several operational factors that may affect safe navigation and the performance and accuracy of navigational equipment required by SOLAS. In that regard, watchkeepers should be aware of the routing measures, intended to contribute to the safety of navigation and marine environment protection.

The inability to concentrate on the task at hand is one of the maladies of our time. Multitasking and social media can cause distractions during work onboard. However, for safety reasons, crew members should avoid distractions and improve their focus and productivity.

During the 2023 SMART4SEA Athens Forum, Mr. Themistoklis Sardis, IT Manager, Costamare Shipping Company S.A. explained that there are several AI applications in the shipping industry, including automation of cargo handling and management, optimization of routes and logistics, and predictive maintenance of ships and other equipment.