CrewPass’ Post

Advancing Safety in the Superyacht Industry: Key Reflections I was honored to participate as a panelist in the insightful discussion on "YACHTS INCIDENTS: WHAT CAN WE LEARN?", excellently moderated by Michael Breman during the Superyacht Forum held in Amsterdam 18-19 November 2024. The session shed light on critical areas shaping the future of superyacht safety across all size ranges in our industry, including: - Fostering a Stronger Safety Culture: Further embedding safety as a core value across all levels, from design and operations to leadership decisions - Enhancing Crew Preparedness: Ensuring crews are even better equipped with the right training, tools, and decision-making frameworks to respond effectively under pressure. - Human-Technology Integration: Striking the right balance between advanced systems and human oversight to create more seamless, error-resilient operations. To me it is clear that there is a need to set a new Benchmark for Excellence: Establishing a shared standard to measure safety performance, learn from incidents, and continuously improve protocols across the industry. This isn’t just about addressing the risks we face today – it’s about creating a roadmap for ane even safer, more resilient future. The discussion reinforced the importance of collaboration, learning from both successes and failures to protect people, assets, and the industry’s reputation. Together, we can set a new benchmark for safety and resilience in the superyacht sector. What are your thoughts on this? How can we collectively raise the bar for safety in our industry? #SafetyCulture #SuperyachtSafety #CrewPreparedness #InnovationInSafety #Resilience

Safety Thought for the Week!   Working at sea can be particularly hazardous! Fishing for example, is recognised as the most dangerous industry in the world. A constantly moving workplace, changing environmental conditions, enclosed spaces, unguarded machinery, fatigue, etc, all have the potential to make working on fishing vessels a dangerous occupation. But there is something that can be done……by controlling as many of the hazards on the vessel as possible, overall risk levels can be reduced, increasing safety levels for all onboard.    To help in this process, the FISH Safety Foundation is currently revamping the existing crewSAFE Program.  The new crewSAFE Shipboard Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Programme – a structured, practical risk-based occupational health and safety management programme for fishing vessels – will provide more guidance for practical intervention and awareness creation, supporting the actions needed to take safety at sea from talkfest to action! James Reason articulates this well when he spoke about safety culture:   “There are two ways of treating safety culture: as something an organisation is (the beliefs, attitudes and values of its members regarding the pursuit of safety), and as something that the organisation has (the structures, practices, controls and policies designed to enhance safety). Both are essential for achieving an effective safety culture. However, … it is very hard to change the attitudes and beliefs of adults by direct methods of persuasion.   But acting and doing, shaped by organisational controls, lead to thinking and believing.”   In conjunction with these weekly thoughts on safety, we will be providing a free downloadable crewSAFE Poster from the earlier version of the Program.   All the best in your safety journey.   Let’s DO safety! Let’s be SAFE!   #crewSAFE #LetsDoSafety #FISHSafetyFoundation #fishSAFE

🌊⚓ Ahoy, Shipmates! ⚓🌊 Smooth sailing ahead! 🚢 Dive into our blog post "The Pillars of Safe Medical Care on a Ship" where we navigate through the essential elements ensuring top-notch medical care onboard. From emergency preparedness to crew training, we've got you covered on all fronts! Key takeaways: ✅ Emergency Response Protocol: Learn how our comprehensive plan keeps everyone safe in unforeseen situations. ✅ Medical Equipment Maintenance: Discover the importance of regular checks and updates to our lifesaving gear. ✅ Crew Training and Awareness: See how our team stays sharp and ready to tackle any medical challenge. ✅ Healthy Crew Embarking: Explore our strategies for promoting crew wellness before embarkation until the moment they step onboard and beyond. Join us on this voyage of safety and security. Check out the full article here: [Link in comments below]  ⚓ #MaritimeHealth #SafetyAtSea #ShipMedicine #HealthcareOnboard #CrewWellness

Flight Attendants’ Pet Peeves: Behaviors Passengers Should Avoid Flight attendants often encounter behaviors from passengers that can be challenging or frustrating during flights. These include ignoring safety instructions, being disruptive or rude, not following instructions such as fastening seat belts or complying with crew directives, and getting up during critical phases of the flight. Excessive drinking, treating flight attendants as personal servants, leaving trash behind, taking too long in the lavatory, being inattentive to surroundings, and complaining about factors beyond crew control also contribute to a less pleasant flight experience for everyone involved. These behaviors not only disrupt the smooth operation of the flight but also affect the comfort and safety of all passengers on board. Flight attendants appreciate passengers who are respectful, attentive, and cooperative, which helps ensure a more enjoyable journey for everyone. #Attendants #flight #PetPeeves

Trip number one of two before the Christmas break and off to go see my great Sonoco friends in Vodnany. Quick stop over in Schiphol and surprisingly the shortest security queue I’ve ever seen in all the times I’ve used this airport. The safety journey continues and long may it do so. #doingsafetydifferently #learning #safety #peoplebuildbusinesses #traininganddevelopment #learning #learninganddevelopment #learningculture #instructorledtraining

It is not uncommon, as an #AVIT Officer onboard a large #yacht, to be (certified and) in charge of the #GMDSS (#GlobalMaritimeDistressSafetySystem) during safety drills and non-drills situations. Make sure you are up-to-date and understand the equipment, procedures, and protocols required to use such system, especially during the real deal, when the stress and pressure are playing an important role in the outcome results. In the end, it is about the safety of your team, guests, and the #vessel you are on, the best place to be in the middle of the #sea, and each minute lost in an unclear or miscommunication, counts.

Essential Safety Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Ferry Journey Planning a ferry trip? Ensure your safety with these tips: Before Boarding: Check weather conditions, know the schedule, pack essentials, and dress appropriately. While Boarding: Follow crew instructions, watch your step, and secure belongings. Onboard: Locate safety equipment, listen to safety briefings, stay seated or hold handrails, and avoid restricted areas. In Case of Emergency: Stay calm, wear life jackets if instructed, and follow evacuation procedures. Website: https://lnkd.in/ekpYgjgT Phone: (866) 386-1762 #FerrySafety #TravelTips #SafeJourney #WeatherCheck #PlanAhead #BoardingSafety #SecureBelongings #SafetyEquipment #ListenToCrew #StaySeated #HoldHandrails #EmergencyPreparedness #WearLifeJackets #EvacuationProcedures #TravelSmart #SafetyFirst

Condor Ferries has taken verification a step further by using sub-events in #SERTICA to follow up on closed events. This way they ensure that they understand the effect of implementing preventive measures.     Steven Hale explains, “We use this verification process with sub-events for all completed non-conformities, incidents, accidents, and near-misses (level 2 and 3) if the preventive measures are accepted. This allows us to follow up and investigate the root cause, which auditors love because we are not only fixing the problem but also preventing it from recurring.”    Typically, follow-up sub-events are created a year after the initial event closure. For example, if there is a slip on the stairs, anti-slip paint is applied, and the situation is monitored. If inconsistencies are found during inspections, a new event is created to address these issues, ensuring comprehensive safety measures. #Preventivemaintenance #Maritime

Safety isn’t just a priority—it’s our promise. We understand that when you choose to fly with us, you’re trusting us with your most precious cargo: your loved ones and your peace of mind. That’s why we go above and beyond, ensuring every flight is met with the highest standards of care, from rigorous maintenance checks to continuous training for our crew. We’re not just flying you from one place to another—we’re ensuring you get there safely, comfortably, and confidently, with no worries in the sky.

Crew staying on the vessel 24/7: How does it affect working conditions, camaraderie, safety and service to your clients? Our HSSE-Q Officer Jacob Sagefjord has worked on most of N-O-S's vessel types. "Safety wise I would say it is a great benefit because you can muster the entire crew at all times. You can also adjust your working and resting hours depending on what suits the crew best. If you come on board, you will be surprised by the level of comfort." See Jacob tell us about the flexibility and efficiency of living on board, an optional way of working which brings many advantages. #crewtransfervessel #shipping #offshorewind #BEST365