Incidents are a sad reality of every hazardous workplace, such as a ship, and their investigation is a key part of most Safety Management Systems. However, this investigation is not a simple task as it requires strict handling with respect to crew members’ wellbeing on the aftermath of traumatic events.
EMSA published its safety analysis of EMCIP data, offering a high-level overview of the safety issues reported in the system between 2011 and 2021.
A near-miss management system in shipping offers one of the most valuable instruments for improving safety onboard seagoing ships. But according to a paper published in 2020, having surveyed 250 participants, near-miss reporting can be inadequate, and several barriers limit appropriate near-miss reporting.
IMO is shining a spotlight on the role of emerging technologies to support a green transition of the maritime sector into a sustainable future, during the World Maritime Day 2022, on 29 September.