To Fight Sexual Assault and Harassment, Vessel Owners and Operators Must Comply with Heightened Reporting Requirements
and training. All marine employers should ensure that their harassment and discrimination policies reflect the latest guidance. In fact, the SSA also amended 46 U.S.C. § 3203, which now specifically requires vessel owners and operators to include policies and procedures on SASH in their safety management system (SMS).Under the SSA, a vessel owner’s or operator’s SMS must include annual training on SASH, which should include information on prevention, bystander intervention, reporting, response, and investigation (46 U.S.C. § 3203(a)(5)).Employers also should ensure that their
Retaining Gen Z in the Marine Industry
easily, but if you take on this method of training it will bear fruit.When you’re new, just the color of the walls, the lighting, the sounds, the boat smells, the VHF radio, the new faces you’re supposed to be working with, 100 new things that you must remember the names of, and the new safety management system can be overwhelming.How can you blame someone for bowing out of that environment? If your new hires don’t have the chance to bond with your purpose, then it is just a job.In the absence of good communication, the human brain creates stories like ‘you don’t care&rsquo
Training Gen Z in the Marine Industry
to succeed. Not all videos are created equal. This is the generation of TikTok and short videos which get to the point quickly. Videos must be relevant and devoid of fluff and filler. Videos must leverage strong imagery, animation where possible and even a humorous touch. Keep it real too.Our Safety Management Systems (SMS) are being converted to video formats. The problem we face is not with the learning system and Gen Zers but with the older auditors and regulatory agencies. They have come to expect one format and are very reluctant to change.3. Think outside the box. Use QR codes in places where
Report Highlights Regulators' Failure to Protect Seafarers
in cognitive dissonance, where deviance is normalized." Many companies appear disinterested in seafarers' feedback on this issue and flag state surveys are limited to reviewing paperwork with no verification of the reality of work on board. Inevitably the effectiveness of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code must be questioned.When it comes to the enforcement mechanisms established though port state control, inspectors recognized that they rarely checked the accuracy of the records which are taken on face value. While the system of regulation relies on port state control for enforcement
Lomar Promotes Georgiou to CEO
in 1995 with Golden Union Shipping in Greece, a specialist in dry bulk carriers. He gained a breadth of experience in every aspect of ship ownership and management during his 15 years with the company. Having initially joined the operations department, he led the implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code across the company – driving extensive compliance training among both land-based and shipboard personnel. Nicholas joined Golden Union’s chartering division in 2001, where he was engaged in all aspects of chartering including interaction with the company's legal division
Profiles in Training: Staten Island Ferries
on a 5-mile, 25-minute trip per year, for free, courtesy of about 40,404 trips made annually. Photo: Greg TrauthweinA Time for ChangeThe October 15, 2003 incident provided a wake-up call for the historic ferry service, and DeSimone and his crew set about making changes, from the foundation of a new Safety Management System that took nearly 18 months to devise and implement, to a top to bottom review of maritime training and education.“When I started here (training) was based on mentoring and shadowing,” said DeSimone. “Since then, all of the training, mentoring and shadowing has been
ClassNK Creates Cyber Security Team
ClassNK established a cross-sectional cyber security project team made up of ship and security experts of the society, as cyber security for ships is entering a practical stage, including the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) resolution encouraging administrations to ensure that cyber risks are appropriately addressed in existing safety management systems no later than the first annual verification of the company’s Document of Compliance after January 1, 2021. Senior Executive Vice President Hiroaki Sakashita was chosen to lead the new team.
Naylor Named Resolve Maritime Academy Director
Resolve Marine Group, has welcomed Chauncey Naylor as the Academy’s new Director responsible for operational management, strategic course, and certification development. Naylor comes to Resolve from Williams Fire and Hazard Control in Port Arthur, Texas with extensive experience leading safety management and emergency service teams.For the past 23 years, Naylor has been a driving force behind Williams’ response teams earning himself the prestigious Red Adair Industrial Community Award. Naylor, highly decorated in the fire service industry, began his career here in Fort Lauderdale
Windstar Cruises Appoints Inman as Director
on safety, occupational safety and environmental issues for a fleet of more than 30 cruise ships. Inman also led the marine safety investigation program while at the cruise line and played a key role in supervising emergency response, maritime regulatory audits, environmental compliance and safety management systems. Educated at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science and a Master of Science in Telecommunications Systems Management from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Inman is also an associate fellow of The Nautical Institute and a board member for both
Chartco Appoints Gieskes as Chairman
represent key milestones in fulfilment of the market’s desire for a single, fully-integrated digital platform linking ship and shore functions for improved decision making and performance efficiency. ChartCo’s recent acquisitions expand its integrated solution to include safety management and environmental processes and its customers are already seeing the benefits of this. Shipping - like every other industry - is constantly looking for performance improvements and ChartCo is at the forefront of this.&rdquo
Simulation: CSMART
; The TechSim model uses the high tech ‘gamification’ with 3D engine compartments walk-through and usage of avatars controlled via large touchscreens or gaming controller to ensure realistic situational training for engine room and machinery functions. A unique replication of the Safety Management System is based on the real ships application. The applied closed circuit TV (CCTV), recording and archiving system is similar to the CCTV used at the ESA Space Centre, with 90 full HD cameras observing and recording everything on the bridges and in the engine room to allow full
Danos Posts Best Safety Record in Company History
Danos completed 2016 with a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.11, the lowest since the company began tracking the data in 1979. The company credits this record to its comprehensive safety management system and the dedication of employees at every level. Danos’ comprehensive approach to safety begins with the hiring process, ensuring that all employees are tested, screened and selected based on strict criteria. Once onboard, new hires undergo a multilevel orientation program that provides both general and job-specific training and education. All Danos employees are required to
Traditional Training to Counter the Over-reliance on Technology
his presentation to industry stakeholders – including shipowners, managers, cargo operators and underwriters – Mr Temple spoke of the drop in vessel casualties and urged delegates not to neglect “tried and tested” skills. Mr Temple also welcomed the use of the International Safety Management Code and the Maritime Labour Convention as examples of how the industry is addressing failures. Summing up, Mr Temple said: “We must not ignore the basic fundamentals of training, skills which have been drilled into our industry over the past millennia. Technology has helped
Grand Bahama Shipyard Adds Four Executives
, power generation and heavy construction and fabrication industries. Prior to joining GBSL, Ian held several senior international HSSEQ executive roles in the U.K., Europe, North Africa, Middle East, China, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. Ian holds a Master of Science Degree in Health and Safety Management and is a lead auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 management systems. Don Keirce, Vice President Operations Donald “Don” Kierce joined GBSL November 2010 as Production Manager. Before joining GBSL, Don was a Consultant for Project Solution/ Ship Constructors
Nicholls' Maritime Management Program Continues to Grow
a degree. This might include, but is not limited to, employees of maritime or maritime-related companies. In addition, a minor in Maritime Administration was approved this December. The minor is expected to attract students in both the College of Business and in Petroleum Engineering Technology and Safety Management.” The program started with 24 students and had grown to almost 90 students this fall. “This despite the recent downturn in the oil and gas industry” said Dr. Chadwick, “It is a great time for the students to be in school, and we are getting a lot of interest
Making Sense and Taking Risks: Human Behavior in the Shipping Industry
Bargfried (M.A.) is Head of Marketing in the maritime IT-company “CODie software products e.K.” Specialized in Sales Management, Strategic Marketing and SEO, he has served the maritime industry for 10 years. CODie is Germany’s second biggest vendor for fleet, crew and safety management software. (As published in the October 2015 edition of Maritime Reporter & Engineering News - http://magazines.marinelink.com/Magazines/MaritimeReporter)
CRA Looks to Increase Female Entry Into STEM Careers
. Speaking about her appointment, Sophie said, “Working in this industry is challenging and there’s a lot to learn in some very complex industries, but I love that. I love the idea of working in an industry that is growing and across safety critical sectors where risk and safety management are a prerequisite.“ Sophie has also recently been involved in a ‘Physics at Work’ day ran by The Institute of Physics for year 8 students at a London based girls school. This involved running workshops for the students in order to open their minds to STEM subjects and
