Marine engineering teams face unique challenges, but poor communication can have devastating consequences. To restore effective communication, foster an open and inclusive culture where team members feel empowered to share concerns and ideas. Implement regular, scheduled check-ins to ensure everyone is aligned and informed. Encourage active listening, clarifying expectations, and clear feedback. Utilize standardized protocols and procedures to minimize misunderstandings. Recognize and reward effective communication, celebrating successes and learning from setbacks. Prioritizing clear communication, teams can optimize efficiency, enhance safety, and deliver high-quality results in the fast-paced marine engineering environment.

Come let's sit and eat together. Come let's spend time together watching movie or playing. Come let's discuss problems together and find a solution. Find the person who is troublemaker, or is it because of certain circumstances, resolve the concerns.

If your team if failing to communicate, YOU are failing to communicate! As a leader, it is your responsibility to ensure your team understands the goal and timeline, as well as their individual responsibilities. If your team is failing, the first step is figuring our what YOU are doing wrong. Get your team together and ask them why they think communications breakdowns are happening. You may be surprised at their honest feedback. Clear communication from the top is paramount. Without it, communication breakdowns are inevitable. There very well may be an individual or individuals that are roadblock(s). Deal with these people one at a time. DO NOT alienate the whole team by putting out blanket directives.

Being ISM n ISPS also ISO lead tutor n Auditor First is to understand how Management System assist in guiding seafarers to systematically use these codes and SOP to ensure trouble free Marine operations either in Engine Room or on Deck. Adequate periodic training either on board or in office surely is the backbone for effective implementation. Monitoring and addressing corrective actions prevent incident to occur. Above is my marine experience of 44 years being ex Chief Engineer n BV senior surveyor. Ravi B rao

Below some points to be considered: 1. Identify the Root Causes. 2. Establish Clear Communication Channels 3. Foster a Culture of Open Communication 4. Enhance Communication Skills 5. Address Conflict and Resolve Issues Promptly 6. Monitor and Evaluate