Chris Goldsworthy says ‘pointing the finger’ following accidents must stop if the global shortage of marine professionals in shipping is to be addressed.
The need to ensure all crew are involved in risk assessment discussions for heavy weather was one of the recommendations following the tragic incident on container vessel Lucie Schulte back in April 2023.
This guidance has been produced to support shipping companies to understand the risks associated with distraction at work and to assist them in putting safeguards in place to mitigate these risks.
On the east coast of Swona Island, Scotland, a grounding of the roll-on/roll-off ferry resulted in 41 injuries to passengers and crew, and damage to both the ship and the cars it was carrying.