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Are you a tugboat or a lighthouse? 🤔 I always use this analogy when speaking to some of my team - "Are you a Tugboat (follower) or a Lighthouse (Leader)?" But after doing more research, I found some interesting insights into the 'tugboats' role... The tugboat forcefully guides ships to the harbour, much like some people who push, convince, and manipulate others to achieve their goals. We’ve all experienced—or perhaps been—the tugboat, pushing someone toward what we think is best. But as the old saying goes, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." On the other hand, the lighthouse stands firm and shines brightly, illuminating the path without direct intervention. It allows each ship’s captain the freedom to navigate based on the light provided - and shall we say, the lighthouse reminds them of the direction, even when times get a little rough...🤔 I then realised that perhaps I was using it in the wrong context, but am I? I guess it depends on how you want to be seen, or lead your team and people around you. For me, the 'lighthouse' approach is a more empowering way to interact with others. Instead of forcing actions, we can inspire and lead by example. In both personal and professional realms, I've found the lighthouse approach to be far more effective. By being authentically ourselves and providing a clear, consistent example, we allow others the space to make their own choices and grow. Certainly, in my experience, the lighthouse method fosters a deeper, more genuine connection and respect 💪🏼 So, which one would you prefer —a tugboat or a lighthouse?

Do you know your lifeboat? The American P&I Club has issued a guidance that highlights the importance of indepth training, robust familiarity with the specific lifeboat onboard, and rigorous maintenance routines to ensure the safety and reliability of lifeboats. Explore the info: https://shorturl.at/snt8b #safety #shipping

Learning to maneuver a yacht in port, in different conditions, and different situations, is critical to “master” the ship. Here is the new owner of “Lady Magellan”, approaching the dock.

𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 Wallenius Wilhelmsen has announced that four of the 12 Shaper Class car carriers currently on order with Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) will be increased in size from a car capacity of 9,300 to approximately 11,700. The vessels will thereby become the largest PCTCs to date in the world. The four upsized vessels share many of the integral design features of the Shaper Class such as a dual fuel engine, methanol capable from delivery, improved ramp strength, significant high and heavy capacity and an extensive focus on energy efficiency, safety and crew welfare. The first Shaper Class vessels will start being delivered from the second half of 2026, with the new upsized versions due for delivery beginning late 2027. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 https://lnkd.in/dKgDxH7y

If you’re reading this, chances are, you are new to the world of sailing and would like to know more.  As you’re doing research, you’ve probably encountered a variety of confusing terms. For example, what exactly is a ‘baggywrinkle’, and what do they mean by ‘abandon ship’? Before you start panicking, take a deep breath! BASCO has got you covered with our comprehensive list of sailing terms you need to know.

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⛵ A great article from Dockwa boater Pym Avery about her journey with boat ownership, and the learning curves that come with it. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dnT6FEJM

Cape Horn #Leadership Lessons for sailors… and #business captains #Part3 Leadership lesson #3 > Cruising with safety 1)    Get your priorities right. As a captain you are responsible to deliver your crew safely to port. Don't let your pride or needs get in the way. Think and act in the following order of priorities: #1 Safety, #2 Resources consumption, #3 Comfort, #4 Route, #5 Time of navigation. 2)    Sail with discipline and cautiousness. Resize the sails as external conditions change before it is required. A common saying puts it neatly: "If a gust of wind has you consider resizing the sails, you are already late at doing so". Avoid unecessary risks at all costs. Mistrust map and lead information. Add safety margin to all your calcultations.   3)    Be economical. With everything. Food, water, gas, efforts. Because navigation in dangerous waters can take you to unexpected challenges live in a gregarious way aboard. Spare and fight waste at all costs. You never know what is ahead of you and when you will be able to refurnish.   4)    Always know your whereabouts (Rule of the 4 "Ls", Lead, Log, Longitude and Lookout). A captain should know in any moment the depth of the water below his ship to avoid wreckage risk (Lead), the miles run since leaving harbor and the ones remaining to the next (Log), his position on the chart (Longitude & latitude) and what is around him (Lookout)   5)    Only make changes when all is in control. Only change your methods, learn new ways, and reorganize everything when the sea is calm, and all is good. Making changes when facing the storm increases the chances of wreckage or injury.   6)    Relentlessly check VCW. Let’s start with the obvious. The sea is not man natural environment. Respect that and understand there is a thin line between the enjoyable human challenge of flowing with a hostile environment and life-threatening disarray and distress. So constantly check the status of your Vessel, the mood of your Crew and signs of changing Weather. When a storm approaches, there is a moment of enjoyable calm before it starts. Unexperienced captains relax and enjoy. Seasoned captains check VCW.   7)    Indulge the person at the helm. Before taking and after taking your shift, indulge the next in line preparing a hot beverage and some snacks. Taking the helm or being assigned for the forward watch is a demanding task which requires focus and concentration. This indulgement will ease the transfer of task and create the right context for critical information exchange about the navigation.  8)    Delegate with responsibility. As a captain you delegate the task, not the responsability. Worry about your commands being as explicit and univocal as possible. Any misunderstanding or misinterpretation has bad consequences: at minimum: delays, at maximum: injury or death. Make sure that you prepare the brief for the upcoming helm shift and your crew knows when to wake you up if conditions change.

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