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InterManager seeks advice from seafarers on safety issues
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INTERNATIONAL trade association for the ship management sector, InterManager has launched a safety campaign calling on seafarers to propose measures that they believe would reduce the risks associated with working in enclosed spaces.
Announcing the campaign during the Crew Connect event in Manila, Philippines, InterManager secretary general Captain Kuba Szymanski said: "The shipping industry has produced a wealth of rules, procedures, guidelines, leaflets etc. concerned with the risks of working in enclosed spaces aboard vessels and yet seafarers are still dying while engaged in these activities.
"We want to hear from the seafarers themselves to find out why fatal mistakes are still being made."
Captain Szymanski continued: "Often seafarers are considered to be part of the problem. We are encouraging them to be part of the solution by sharing their experiences and points of view. We want to know what approach those facing these risks think should be taken.
"Please tell us what you think is the best solution. Is there a simple user-friendly procedure, change or technology gadget which would be universally beneficial for colleagues working in enclosed spaces?"
InterManager has established a committee to consider seafarers' responses with a view to producing industry guidelines and share best practice. Committee members include numerous shipping industry professionals with experience in dealing with health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ) matters.
In return for their assistance, seafarers could win a Macbook Air for the best response and US$2,000 for their vessel's welfare fund. Responses should be received by January 1, 2019.
Announcing the campaign during the Crew Connect event in Manila, Philippines, InterManager secretary general Captain Kuba Szymanski said: "The shipping industry has produced a wealth of rules, procedures, guidelines, leaflets etc. concerned with the risks of working in enclosed spaces aboard vessels and yet seafarers are still dying while engaged in these activities.
"We want to hear from the seafarers themselves to find out why fatal mistakes are still being made."
Captain Szymanski continued: "Often seafarers are considered to be part of the problem. We are encouraging them to be part of the solution by sharing their experiences and points of view. We want to know what approach those facing these risks think should be taken.
"Please tell us what you think is the best solution. Is there a simple user-friendly procedure, change or technology gadget which would be universally beneficial for colleagues working in enclosed spaces?"
InterManager has established a committee to consider seafarers' responses with a view to producing industry guidelines and share best practice. Committee members include numerous shipping industry professionals with experience in dealing with health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ) matters.
In return for their assistance, seafarers could win a Macbook Air for the best response and US$2,000 for their vessel's welfare fund. Responses should be received by January 1, 2019.