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Every year, at least 32,000 fishers lose their lives at sea—out of a global workforce of 39 million.
We speak with Alan McCulla, OBE, Coordinator of the International Fund For Fishing Safety (IFFS), about global efforts to make fishing safer. Alan shares how IFFS is funding life-saving innovations and programs across the world.

In the push towards proving sustainability in this global seafood industry, how much attention is on the people in fishing and their welfare and safety?

“The amount of money being spent to prove fish is caught sustainably far outweighs what’s invested in human safety. Something’s wrong here. If you believe a human life is at least as valuable as a fish—come talk to us.”

Find out more or donate to the International Fund For Fishing Safety HERE 

This episode of Sea Views is supported and funded by The Seafarers’ Charity and CHIRP.

Make an incident report to CHIRP Maritime here

NEWS! If you love listening to us....you can also watch Sea Views episodes on YouTube at CHIRP Maritime or The Seafarers' Charity channels.

CHIRP
Improving safety at sea worldwide through the confidential and independent reporting programme.
Make an incident report to CHIRP Maritime here

The Seafarers' Charity
Improving the lives of seafarers and their families for more than 105 years.

by Ahoy Communications Ltd

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Over 31 million people took a cruise last year. The global cruise market continues to grow, with more vessels launching every year and a revenue forecast for 26% growth in the next 5 years.

We talk with Captain Aseem Hashmi, master of the iconic Cunard flagship Queen Mary 2 about safety and the changes he has experienced and implemented over his 30 year career.

The cruise sector has seen a long term trend in reduction of operational accidents and we ask Aseem for his analysis on how that has been achieved.  Aseem is also insightful about how important the leadership role is for the Captain and officers onboard passenger vessels.  He should know a thing or two about that; with 1,173 crew under his command and up 2,691 passengers in his care, during each voyage onboard Queen Mary 2.

This episode of Sea Views is supported and funded by CHIRP and The Seafarers’ Charity:

Make an incident report to CHIRP Maritime here

NEWS! If you love listening to us....you can also watch Sea Views episodes on YouTube at CHIRP Maritime or The Seafarers' Charity channels.

CHIRP
Improving safety at sea worldwide through the confidential and independent reporting programme.
Make an incident report to CHIRP Maritime here

The Seafarers' Charity
Improving the lives of seafarers and their families for more than 105 years.

by Ahoy Communications Ltd

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“It is important that seafarers are not considered collateral damage in this huge move towards green fuels.”

Jeff Parfitt, Nautical Institute

Shipping is responsible for 3% of global greenhouse emissions.

Julia engages in an insightful conversation with Jeff Parfitt, Head of Safety & Environment at The Nautical Institute, exploring the impact of green fuels on the maritime sector.  What are the challenges of keeping seafarers safe amidst the rapid changes?

In July 2023, IMO announced new climate emissions targets for shipping – current targets

The Nautical Institute website and read their Green Fuels Seaways article here

IMO World Maritime Theme for 2024; Maritime safety in an era of new technologies and alternative fuels  - more details 

NEWS! If you love listening to us....you can also watch Sea Views episodes on YouTube at CHIRP Maritime or The Seafarers' Charity channels.

CHIRP
Improving safety at sea worldwide through the confidential and independent reporting programme.
Make an incident report to CHIRP Maritime here

The Seafarers' Charity
Improving the lives of seafarers and their families for more than 105 years.

by Ahoy Communications Ltd

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“The problem with statistics is that it’s a bummer when it’s you!”

― Arie Palmers, Maritime Pilot

This is an in-depth discussion of the risks involved in maritime pilot transfers; an interesting job but with a risky commute to work.

Sadly there have been 7 deaths associated with maritime pilot transfer operations already in the first 6 months of 2023. 

What are the current international regulations for ships and what are the barriers to reducing the risk? How can individuals, the industry, ports and ship builders make changes to save lives in the future?

Guests:

Andrew Moll, OBE, Chief Inspector at Marine Accident Investigation Branch 

Arie Palmers, Senior Maritime Pilot working in the Netherlands

Adam Parnell, Director at CHIRP Maritime Charitable Trust

Resources and links:

Visit the MAIB web site and submit a report here

Visit IMPA – International Maritime Pilots Association for resources and if you are working as a pilot you can download the IMPA incident reporting App 

Pilot Ladder Safety web site

Read the detailed Snakes OR Ladders report 

Follow Arie Palmers on  Linked In for weekly “Ladder Misery”

Read about the recent prosecution by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)

NEWS! If you love listening to us....you can also watch Sea Views episodes on YouTube at CHIRP Maritime or The Seafarers' Charity channels.

CHIRP
Improving safety at sea worldwide through the confidential and independent reporting programme.
Make an incident report to CHIRP Maritime here

The Seafarers' Charity
Improving the lives of seafarers and their families for more than 105 years.

by Ahoy Communications Ltd

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“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make them all yourself.”

― Eleanor Roosevelt

Julia interviews Adam Parnell, Director of the Maritime Programme at CHIRP.  We reveal the importance of utilising the confidential incident and accident reporting system offered by CHIRP. Discover how the data from thousands of reported incidents annually contributes to enhancing safety at sea worldwide.

We uncover why both seafarers and employers should adopt the STOP WORK principle.
Do you know what Dunbar’s magic number is?
 
Make an incident report to CHIRP Maritime here

CHIRP
Improving safety at sea worldwide through the confidential and independent reporting programme.

The Seafarers' Charity
Improving the lives of seafarers and their families for more than 105 years.

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NEWS! If you love listening to us....you can also watch Sea Views episodes on YouTube at CHIRP Maritime or The Seafarers' Charity channels.

CHIRP
Improving safety at sea worldwide through the confidential and independent reporting programme.
Make an incident report to CHIRP Maritime here

The Seafarers' Charity
Improving the lives of seafarers and their families for more than 105 years.

by Ahoy Communications Ltd

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As the maritime industry pushes toward decarbonisation, what does it mean for the people on board?

A new report explores the impact of green fuel transitions on seafarers—and the findings are sobering. While most seafarers support the move to reduce emissions, the reality on board tells a more complex story.

We speak with Chirag Bahri from ISWAN and Ian Grainger from The Shipowners’ Club to unpack what 400 seafarers around the world are saying. From increased workloads to rising anxiety about new fuel technologies and compliance pressures, this episode examines the overlooked human dimension of the shipping industry’s green transition.

Link to the full report here

Link to ISWAN here

Link to The Shipowners Club here

Link to Alternative Fuels & Seafarer Safety on The Seafarers’ Charity web site

This episode of Sea Views is supported and funded by CHIRP and The Seafarers’ Charity:

Make an incident report to CHIRP Maritime here

NEWS! If you love listening to us....you can also watch Sea Views episodes on YouTube at CHIRP Maritime or The Seafarers' Charity channels.

CHIRP
Improving safety at sea worldwide through the confidential and independent reporting programme.
Make an incident report to CHIRP Maritime here

The Seafarers' Charity
Improving the lives of seafarers and their families for more than 105 years.

by Ahoy Communications Ltd

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BRIDGE SAFETY

“It's absolutely astonished me how far we've gone with this technology and how far we are going...  using Virtual Reality training solutions”

Captain Andrew Parker, Director Ankar Maritime Safety

Bridge safety is our topic for this episode of Sea Views.  We explore what advancements in safety and training we are benefiting from with new technology like Virtual Reality for training solutions, bridge simulators and remote bridge safety audits.  Captain Andrew Parker also reveals how this incredible technology has been used to help Ukranian seafarers complete their  training following war damage at their facilities. 

Ankar Maritime Safety Link
Kilo Solutions Link 

NEWS! If you love listening to us....you can also watch Sea Views episodes on YouTube at CHIRP Maritime or The Seafarers' Charity channels.

CHIRP
Improving safety at sea worldwide through the confidential and independent reporting programme.
Make an incident report to CHIRP Maritime here

The Seafarers' Charity
Improving the lives of seafarers and their families for more than 105 years.

by Ahoy Communications Ltd

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INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF SHIPPING - A global perspective

“We recognise there is a global recruitment challenge for shipping and we forecast a shortfall of 90,000 seafarers by 2026.”

Guy Platten, Secretary General, International Chamber of Shipping

We cover a fascinating range of current and future issues from recruitment challenges, to piracy and security and the criminalisation of the seafarer. 

Guy spoke about decarbonisation and estimates there are 800,000 seafarers who need training for new fuels by the 2030’s.

“The industry is ready to invest but ship owners need to know what ships to order.  We need governments to make strategic decisions and laws to enable new fuel infrastructure, transport and storage."

Watch the International Chamber of Shipping’s film “An Adventurous Spirit” about a career at sea.

This episode of Sea Views is supported and funded by CHIRP and The Seafarers’ Charity:

Make an incident report to CHIRP Maritime here

CHIRP
Improving safety at sea worldwide through the confidential and independent reporting programme.

The Seafarers' Charity
Improving the lives of seafarers and their families for more than 105 years.

NEWS! If you love listening to us....you can also watch Sea Views episodes on YouTube at CHIRP Maritime or The Seafarers' Charity channels.

CHIRP
Improving safety at sea worldwide through the confidential and independent reporting programme.
Make an incident report to CHIRP Maritime here

The Seafarers' Charity
Improving the lives of seafarers and their families for more than 105 years.

by Ahoy Communications Ltd

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“AI could help us identify fresh patterns of risk in our data on port safety before the serious accidents even happen.”

Debbie Cavaldoro, CEO at Port Skills & Safety

The port is the interface between ships and land.  Two interlinked but separate workforces must understand each other’s operations in order to interact safely and that is the role for the organisation Port Skills & Safety.  Julia and Adam are in conversation with their Chief Executive Debbie Cavaldoro about how to get everyone home safely whether they are seafarers, port workers or entering the port from the outside like hauliers and contractors. 

Port Skills & Safety website 

NEWS! If you love listening to us....you can also watch Sea Views episodes on YouTube at CHIRP Maritime or The Seafarers' Charity channels.

CHIRP
Improving safety at sea worldwide through the confidential and independent reporting programme.
Make an incident report to CHIRP Maritime here

The Seafarers' Charity
Improving the lives of seafarers and their families for more than 105 years.

by Ahoy Communications Ltd

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In this episode of Sea Views podcast I am talking with the CEO’s of two vital charities which support seafarers who have suffered sexual violence.  Becky Newdick founded Safer Waves and Paula Edwards runs Salute Her UK.  

We recorded this episode during the recent campaign by the World Health Organisation “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence”.  

We talk about how prevalent the issue is for women working at sea especially, and why this job puts seafarers in such a uniquely vulnerable environment compared to shore jobs.

Recent research shows that the majority of women working at sea in the cargo sector have suffered sexual violence and harassment;  Port Based Welfare Needs Of Women Working on Cargo Ships

What are the consequences for people dealing with the trauma from these incidents and what are some of the solutions to improve the future working environment at sea for seafarers?

If I sound a little gloomy in this episode that is because I was feeling sad.  This is a bleak topic and I can’t pretend otherwise.   

If you have been affected by any of the issues in this podcast please make contact with the charities for support:

SAFER WAVES For confidential support, email our trained volunteers at: support@saferwaves.org

SALUTE HER UK If you need help please contact Paula on Mobile: 07861748522 or via the website: www.saluteher.co.uk

NEWS! If you love listening to us....you can also watch Sea Views episodes on YouTube at CHIRP Maritime or The Seafarers' Charity channels.

CHIRP
Improving safety at sea worldwide through the confidential and independent reporting programme.
Make an incident report to CHIRP Maritime here

The Seafarers' Charity
Improving the lives of seafarers and their families for more than 105 years.

by Ahoy Communications Ltd