3Q21 best performing ships on near miss reporting

“The near miss report shows the attitude a crew has towards the safety culture. It is therefore important to train and involve junior officers and crew to report incidents, as they are the ones most exposed to risks on board.

Not only must they be provided with the appropriate tools (company procedures); it must also be verified that they know how to use the tools at their disposal to recognize, avoid and address situations that put them at risk.”

Captain Eduardo Anto Henriquez

“It is good to know that our work, effort and dedication are recognized by the company. The near misses can provide valuable information therefore, reporting such incidents should be encouraged.

But reporting near misses is not merely counting the events, it is first and foremost detecting their root causes so we can correct and prevent future adverse events. Developing a large database of near near misses and near accidents is therefore a necessity.”

Second Officer Marcos Chacón Oliva

“When boarding a vessel, the first thing anyone reads is Safety First. Prioritizing safety is our most important responsibility.  We can do this by identifying, reporting, and discussing risks and other situations, including reporting and analyzing incidents.”

Chief Engineer Oscar Arturo Manrique Llerena

“The entire crew of Flumar Maceio is grateful for the recognition given for our commitment to the safety culture onboard. We work together in encouraging the analysis of activities performed by the crew, looking for near miss situations and reporting them. We understand that developing a safety culture and reporting near misses is a strength that requires the good communication and team work among the crewmembers. This display of unity is not only a strength for the team; it also ensures our safety and security.

Captain Roberto Javier Gordillo Velez, Master

“When we received the news of the recognition of our work in the safety area, we were extremely happy, as it shows that we are moving in the right direction towards building a safety culture.

Not long ago, we were challenged to reverse the panorama where we were, of being one of the ships in the fleet that reported the least near misses. And the most incredible thing was that we didn't do anything extraordinary to achieve these results, we just increased our focus on monitoring daily activities and digitizing the data in INFOR, always with simple, direct, but effective actions. Safety meetings, compliance with procedures, as well as risk analysis were widely used tools. Everyone’s understanding of the importance of disseminating near misses, that these data can prevent real accidents, was also fundamental.”

Third Officer

“Here at Flumar Maceio, we are proud of the recognition that is achieved throught the efforts of each crewmember, because through meetings, pre-work talks and constant training, we are managing to raise awareness and practice a safety culture.”

Bosun

“This recognition motivates the entire crew to continue carrying out our work with good safe working practices, reducing the risk of performing complicated tasks, as well as tasks that can be simple and can make crewmembers disregard safety regulations. Risk assessment, safety meetings and brainstorming serve as basic tools to keep the safety philosophy on board.”

Second Engineer