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Great video! An important takeaway is something Sal said about merchant training. "While merchant crews are trained in firefighting they don't get a lot of experience and a lot of hands on training..." The Coast Guard only requires shipboard firefighting every five years and requires no damage control training. Shipboard fires are becoming more prevalent as 2022 saw the highest reporting of shipboard fires in a decade. Companies and crews should be training frequently and with variety, not simply running engine room fire drills with no variable. Fires are not static events that behave in the exact way you trained, it's the exact opposite. Great training done infrequently is still bad training. #shipboardfire #maritime MITAGS

One of the biggest threats to whales is accidental collisions with vessels, also known as ship strikes. Marine traffic is ever-increasing, along with the risk of collisions, which are driving some large whale species, like the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, close to extinction. This is why we designed the world’s first online training course, Becoming ‘Whale Aware’, to help commercial vessel operators reduce the threat of ship strikes. We’re working with businesses in the maritime industry, including cruise and shipping, to increase uptake of the course and save the lives of more whales worldwide. Find out more about the training or get in touch with us to ask about licenses for your crew: https://lnkd.in/d85x6fFM (📷 Right whale mother with ship strike injuries; photo by Fabien Vivier, Murdoch University, Australia, taken under research permit)

Captain Hindsight and Private Whistleblower Going through my lecture slides for the new season (as you do!). I replayed the “Hindsight” South Park video to see if it was still relevant to today’s safety students. After the usual “ain’t it the troof!”, half smile, I started to realise that the question about why it takes a disaster for the Captain to learn the lessons that have been obvious to the Private and colleagues at the sharp end for years, seems to be becoming more urgent, not less, as incidents such as Grenfell, Covid and Letby to name but a few, seem to be recurrent and increasing. Why were the lessons not passed up the chain of command? Perhaps our society’s past heritage, (class based, military, colonialist?) leads to a traditional, knee jerk response – “Yours is not to reason why, yours is but to do or die!” Again, perhaps this is what the organisational “culture” initiative is meant to address. But is that not perhaps just an attempt to prop up an outdated structure. Institutionalism seems to dictate these structures. (It’s the way we’ve always done it – everybody does it this way – etc.). We need to be more open, honest, ethical and responsible about these sinews of society and build what works, not what suits a few vested interests. As we are seeing that the extent of the threat of the consequences, not just to individuals’ safety, but to the health of society, depends on being honest, we should make room for and empower Private Whistleblower and then perhaps the Captain can lead from the front for a change! #safety #safetymanagement #organisationalchange #whistleblowers

The historic MV Wyuna, affectionately nicknamed the 'Rust Bucket' by The Examiner Newspaper, Launceston, faced a moment of uncertainty today as it drifted along the historic currents of the Tamar River. However, thanks to the swift action of the Ports' tug boats, a potential crisis was averted. The prompt crew, VTS operators, marine pilots, and lines boat crews deserve commendation for their seamless teamwork in averting a crisis and safeguarding the Port and its precious environment. As we reflect on this incident, let's view it as an opportunity for the MV Wyuna to embark on a transformative journey towards securing a permanent berth. Let's envision a future where this beloved vessel can be meticulously restored and cherished for years to come. May this event serve as a catalyst for its revival, ensuring that its rich legacy continues to inspire future generations. https://lnkd.in/g7FNKRMn https://lnkd.in/gzQewS8z https://lnkd.in/gz8FWxqs #maritime #history #ship #shipping #preservation DCN - Daily Cargo News Ports Australia Port Phillip Sea Pilots Pty Ltd TasPorts Australian Maritime Safety Authority Australian Maritime College

Leeroy Jenkins and timing. That's what my lost post was about. I have a tendency to be (big inhale) somewhat enthusiastic about things and have often seemingly "jumped into" situations, yet it isn't without thought. Timing matters. 🥹 We are headed to Galveston for the TxDoT Aviation Conference. See you there! ✈️ Aldercm.com #aviation #aoasafety #constructionindustry #safety #safetyprotocols #helpers #generalaviation #escorts #flaggers #barricades #rpr #sbe #wbe #hub #faa #badgeholders #safetyculture #compliance #thirdpartyriskmanagement #constructionsupport #solutionoriented #anewapproach #alderairfieldservices

Expanding on previous post! There has been an expansive amount of work to modernize and make relevant our live-fly training ranges for combat training. I feel it is reasonable to say those efforts have fallen short of standard because it’s an impossible endeavor to truly mimic the realities of the first quarter of 21st century combat and build for the next 3 quarters. The efforts are not unappreciated or invalid, but emission systems modeling threats, airspace and resources not being available are the reasons a focus should be shifted back towards fundamental skills. It’s routine to get a “back to basics” Special Interest Item every year that is commonly scoffed, what if that applied to our training plans as well? Ridge "KELSO" Flick thoughts?

"You can never over-collaborate"~ Samuel K. Byrd, C.M., AMP, A.S.E. The man speaks truth. In such a dynamic atmosphere as aviation where there is no room for error, this statement holds strong. Jodie Brinkerhoff went above and beyond with instrumental engagement exercises which yielded so many positive results. Working together with diverse individuals who each bring their own experience is priceless. #flipthescript Aldercm.com #aviation #aoasafety #constructionindustry #safety #safetyprotocols #helpers #generalaviation #escorts #flaggers #barricades #rpr #sbe #wbe #hub #faa #badgeholders #safetyculture #compliance #thirdpartyriskmanagement #constructionsupport #solutionoriented #anewapproach #alderairfieldservices

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Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”) recently delivered the USCGC David Duren to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Florida. This is the 182nd vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard over a 35-year period and the 56th Fast Response Cutter (“FRC”) delivered under the current program. The USCGC David Duren will be the first of three FRCs to be homeported in Sector Columbia River, which is known as “The Protectors of the Pacific Northwest.” The sector is responsible for coastal safety, security, and environmental protection, as well as protecting and securing vital infrastructure, rescuing mariners in peril at sea, enforcing federal law, maintaining navigable waterways, and responding to all hazards impacting the maritime transportation system along the Oregon coast. As the U.S. Congress continues to debate Fiscal Year 2024 government funding, the future of the Fast Response Cutter Program remains uncertain. While the House Homeland Security Appropriations Bill included funding for four new FRCs, the Senate bill did not include funding for any new vessels. The prospect for a year-long Continuing Resolution (CR) at last year’s funding level introduces a critical level of uncertainty, as funding levels continue to lag behind the meteoric rise in raw material and input costs. The Coast Guard’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget to Congress includes procuring two more FRCs to provide increased Coast Guard presence and engagement with allied and partner countries in the Indo-Pacific region. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/gGDhXdcw

👨🏼🚒🚒🚨EXERCISE🚨🚒👨🏼🚒 🚒🚨 Last week, we had an intense and invaluable training session side by side with our dedicated partners at Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Together, we tackled a challenging scenario – a vehicle was positioned on its side with one person trapped inside. This joint exercise was a chance for us to hone our incident management, stabilisation, and use of tools, equipment and rescue techniques in a casualty-centred rescue. The collaboration between our teams is a testament to the power of joint operations. It’s in these controlled environments where we push our limits and refine our techniques, ensuring that when real-life emergencies strike, we're more than ready to respond effectively. The skills, techniques, and processes practiced here are not just for road incidents – they’re versatile and crucial for aviation-related emergencies involving light aircraft as well. Such interoperability is key to a swift and safe response, no matter the scenario. A huge shout out to all the crew for their hard work and commitment to excellence. It's through exercises like this that we keep our skills sharp and our teamwork seamless. #JointTraining #Firefighters #RescueExercise #IncidentManagement #Teamwork #SkillDevelopment #BFRS #SandyCommunityFireStation #EmergencyServices