The past decade has seen an unprecedented increase in the number of reports, checklists and systems put in place both on ship and on shore. In many ways this is good but it seems to have brought about the notion that thinking is something that takes place on shore. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Currently there is much talk about establishing a true safety culture on board, about making crew more efficient, about more open and constructive communication, about developing teams on board etc. To us it is all about leadership. It is the leader who decides what culture he wants, what team he wants, and what relations he wants with shore and ship on the whole. But he needs the tools to do that. Marine Performer have those tools.
Based on audits, accident reports and ship reviews we see a direct correlation between poor leadership and the following issues:
- Accidents/Incidents
- Crew Welfare
- Health and Safety issues
- Unplanned Off-Hire
- Insurance claims/premiums
- Ship/Shore relationship and collaboration
- Lost commitment to the ship as a whole
