Mike Salthouse’s Post

The importance of the role that seafarers play in global trade and the global economy cannot be overstated: they are at the very heart of shipping worldwide. As such, we join our subsidiary Marine Benefits in highlighting the International Maritime Organization's Day of the Seafarer 2024 and its focus on safety at sea for these crucial workers. Marine Benefits own Re:fresh 2024 study highlighted the importance of safety onboard to crews for both their physical and mental wellbeing. We believe that increasing safety though the use of best practices - along with knowledge sharing and training to help prevent unwanted incidents from occurring - is vital, together with a solid support system to address the psychological strains that can arise for these workers who can spend long periods away from their loved ones. You can discover more about this year's Day of the Seafarer theme at the IMO's website at: https://lnkd.in/dcmj3BQD #SafetyTipsAtSea #marinebenefits #imo #expectmore

Safe Seas, Safer Futures: Celebrating the Day of the Seafarer This June 25th, join us in honoring the heroes who navigate the world's oceans. Day of the Seafarer 2024 emphasizes the vital role seafarers play in ensuring maritime safety—a commitment that keeps us all safer. Showcase Your Safety Skills: Are you a seafarer? We invite you to share a photo showing how you keep your workplace safe. Seafarers are not just essential to the maritime industry; they are the backbone of maritime safety. Their well-being impacts us all, as they keep our maritime routes secure and sustainable. Join the movement to make our seas safer. Follow our activities, participate in our training sessions, and let’s build a resilient maritime community together. Let’s make this Day of the Seafarer the most impactful yet. Together, we can highlight the critical safety practices that protect seafarers and sustain the marine environment. International Maritime Organization #SafetyTipsAtSea #DayOfTheSeafarer #MaritimeSafety #Seafarers #IMO

🌊 Celebrating International Seafarers Day 2024: Navigating the Future - Safety First! 🌊 Today, we pay tribute to the remarkable men and women who traverse our oceans, ensuring the seamless and safe transport of goods worldwide. As we celebrate International Seafarers Day, the theme "Navigating the Future: Safety First!" reminds us of the critical role of safety in the maritime industry. 🔹 Innovative Safety Measures: Embracing advanced technologies and practices that prioritize safety ensures a sustainable and secure future for our seafarers. 🔹 Continuous Training: Equipping our seafarers with the latest skills and knowledge through ongoing training is essential for safe navigation and operations. 🔹 Well-being Focus: Creating a safe working environment includes supporting the mental and physical health of our seafarers. To all seafarers, we extend our deepest gratitude for your dedication and commitment. Your efforts keep the world connected and thriving. #InternationalSeafarersDay #NavigatingTheFuture #SafetyFirst #MaritimeSafety #Seafarers #MaritimeIndustry #wistacyprus

Today is International Day of the Seafarer, a day when we celebrate and thank our #seafarers for their hard work and sacrifice that keeps our world turning. But it's just a day like any other, and the reality is that all the words of gratitude and social media posts (including this one) mean nothing. Tomorrow marks the 3-month anniversary of the #Dali's allision with the #fskbridge. In those 3 months, we have shown seafarers what we really think of them. We don't appreciate them. We don't value them. To us, they are nothing more than a means to an end. An entry on an Opex budget, whose basic human rights mean nothing to us. What is a day with a hashtag and some generic words of support to all those seafarers who are not paid their contractual salaries; who are denied shore-leave and access to proper medical care: who are abandoned by unscrupulous owners; or who are detained by authorities without proper judicial process (the list goes on...)? I am fortunate to meet so many ship owners, managers and operators who invest heavily in their seafarers' training and wellbeing. Who care about each and every person manning their ships and who are acutely aware of the sacrifices they make for them and for us all. It is not surprising that these entities are far less likely to require my professional services. But we are all responsible for making sure that every seafarer is treated with respect and humanity. We must do more to protect the rights of these people who sacrifice so much and risk their very freedom, just by doing their job. We are all responsible for the wellbeing and safety of our seafarers and for ensuring their most basic human rights are preserved, wherever we send them.  #SafetyTipsAtSea #shipping #DotS

Mimi Schuppler of VIKAND Solutions shares ideas on how maritime can win the talent race. The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) predicts a shortfall of 90,000 trained officers by 2026. Now more than ever, our industry needs to focus on new ways to attract healthy, qualified workers. For maritime operators to attract talent that can sustain the industry, drastic steps must be taken. We must revamp and modernise the image of seafaring from rigid and hierarchical to a more welcoming, nurturing environment that offers equitable treatment of all people, regardless of race, gender and culture. Read on here. https://lnkd.in/dT9iMVAz Courtesy: SAFETY4SEA #crewing #seafarers #crewchange

Enclosed Space Entry is a recurring problem in the maritime industry. In case of emergency in enclosed spaces, TIME is very essential. The faster the response, the better the outcome. With the Enclosed Space Location Monitoring Sheet, the location of the person inside the space is being monitored with regular reporting. Additionally, it aids the enclosed space rescue by: - A drawing/ diagram of the enclosed space is readily available on site for rescue planning purposes - Last reported position of the person inside is marked, thus making rescue operations faster and efficient. Navigating the Future ; Safety First!

Seafarer happiness is a crucial aspect of the maritime industry. Unfortunately, the seafarer happiness index has declined in Q4 2023, with crew members expressing concerns over escalating piracy and war risk threats. It's essential to prioritize the safety and well-being of seafarers, who play a vital role in the shipping industry. #shipsandshipping #maritime #shipping #vessels #ships #maritimesafety #seafarers Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/dA87dVeX

Decline in seafarer happiness index Q4 2023 - Crew fears over escalating piracy and war risk threats #maritime #shipping #vessels #shipsandshipping #maritimelaw #maritimesafety #shipmanagement #maritimeindustry #ships #shippingindustry #marineindustry #maritimehistory #ocean #seafarers #shipbuilding #shipowners #maritimesecurity #maritimeinnovation #maritimelaw #maritimetraining #maritimeeducation #maritimejobs

Seafarer Fatigue. Following yesterday's warm words for International Seafarers Day. When are Ship Owners, Ship Managers, Flag State and Port State going to deal with this safety critical issue? #maritimesafety #shipowners #portstate #flagstate #shipowners #shipmanagers #safety

Today, on the International Day of the Seafarer, we're proud to showcase our employees' seafaring experience and their unwavering commitment to safety at sea. At Pole Star, we intimately understand the crucial role every seafarer plays in ensuring maritime safety. This insight stems from our dedication to serving the maritime industry and the rich seafaring experience of our team members. 👉 To all seafarers: Your expertise not only keeps our oceans secure but propels global trade forward. We salute your tireless dedication to safety at sea. Our commitment to innovation drives us to continuously adapt to technological advancements, keeping us at the forefront of safe practices. We're passionate about delivering crew-centric solutions that leverage data to future-proof shipping operations and elevate safety standards at sea. 👉 Join us in our mission to make the maritime workplace safer for everyone. Stay connected and safe. #DayOfTheSeafarer #MaritimeSafety #SafetyAtSea #MaritimeInnovation #DigitalTransformation #CrewSafety #Podium5 #PoleStarGlobal #ShipsandShipping #SafetyTipsAtSea