SAFETY4SEA Log Issue 22

40 I SAFETY 4SEA log I January 2018 I ISSUE 22 safety4sea.com ARTICLE T wenty global experts gathered to discuss latest key issues concerning safety culture, crew competence, training and vetting, at the 2017 SAFETY4SEA Conference. The event took place at the Eugenides Foundation, on October 4th, in Athens, attracting 750 delegates from 350 organizations. Inspiring presentations and panel discussion highlighted the importance of embracing safety culture and safety performance. The experts shared their views on the crew competency gap, crew trai- ning needs and Safety Management Systems overhaul, which still remain challenging topics for the industry. In addition, safety-related issues in the cyber and autonomous era were put on the agenda. Panels also addressed the vetting evolution, measurement of safety performance and TMSA 3 challenges. The event was organized by SAFETY4SEA and sponsored by ABS, American P&I Club, Arcadia Shipma- nagement Co Ltd, CHALOS & Co PC, Consolidated Marine Management, DNV GL, Dorian LPG, Gray Page Ltd, Green Jakobsen A/S, Hellenic Mutual War Risks Club, INSB Class, MacGregor, Marita Hellas, Marshall Islands Registry, North of England P&I Club, RISK4SEA, SEAHEALTH, SQE ACADEMY, SQE MARINE, Steamship Mutual, T&T SALVAGE and UK P&I Club. Panel No. 1 – Conference Opening David Price, Wallem Ship Management , explained Wallem’s ap- proach to increase engagement among its people, by referring to company’s safety strategy which focuses on five key areas: communication (ship & shore), retention, training, shipboard working & living conditions, recognition & rewards. Sean Hutchings, Thome Group of Companies , noted that since the introduction of the ISM Code, there has been an increase in the number and complexity of maritime SMS. At the same time, there has been a rise in the number of complicated new regulations combined with increased demands from owners and charterers. 2017 SAFETY 4SEA Conference