Training reduces the risk of accidents
Martyn Wingrove
Editor International Tug & Salvage, Maritime Optimisation & Communications
Simulation training reduces the risk of marine accidents. Owners that say it is too expensive to invest in crew training should consider the costs of an accident. These can add up to billions of dollars and ruin reputations – just ask BP or Costa Cruises.
The benefits of training ? through a blend of simulation, e-learning and onboard mentoring are numerous. It improves seafarer competence, adds professionalism… and reduces the risk of groundings and ship collisions.
In my six years as editor of Marine Electronics & Communications, there have been many people highlighting these benefits. This week it was the turn of Braemar, incorporating The Salvage Association.
Regional director Graeme Temple told delegates at the annual International Shipowning and Shipmanagement Summit in Singapore that training can prevent marine casualties because of human error.
This is an extract to my first video comment online - see the link to watch the whole of the video (and please remember this is my first one):
https://www.marinemec.com/news/view,training-reduces-the-risk-of-accidents_44880.htm
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