Webinars

NI publishes new edition of Bridge Watchkeeping

NI publishes new edition of Bridge Watchkeeping

The third edition of The Nautical Institute’s book Bridge Watchkeeping was launched today at a free webinar entitled ‘Bridge Watchkeeping – Keeping Vessels Safe’.

Human error leads to many navigation-related shipping casualties. Between 2015 and 2020, 71 were recorded, each incurring insurance claims of more than $10 million. These incidents caused significant damage to vessels, cargoes, the environment and the reputations of companies and the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/13/ni-publishes-new-edition-of-bridge-watchkeeping/

Cyprus Ship Management Round Table Webinar and Debate

Cyprus Ship Management Round Table Webinar and Debate

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May 13, 2021 09:30 AM London (BST) 

The 90 minute webinar debate will be in front of a live audience. Moderated by SMI Publisher Sean Moloney, the debate will cover a number of emotive issues.

It will be open to a Q/A from the webinar audience. If you would like to attend this high level industry debate then click below to register.

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SPEAKERS
Dieter Rohdenburg CEO, Intership Navigation;
Nikolaos...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/13/cyprus-ship-management-round-table-webinar-and-debate/

Debt management and the consequences for central bank independence

Debt management and the consequences for central bank independence

Tuesday 11 May 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.19.2

Commentary: Reserves system puts independence at risk

By Chris Papadopoullos in London

Many advanced-economy central banks have resigned themselves to a probable elevated level of reserves for the foreseeable future. This brings central banks into the fiscal equation in a more direct way and exposes them to political repercussions that could endanger their independence. To avoid this, central...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/11/debt-management-and-the-consequences-for-central-bank-independence/

Bridging climate data gaps in Asia Pacific and beyond

Bridging climate data gaps in Asia Pacific and beyond

Friday 7 May 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.18.4

Commentary: Asia Pacific working to narrow ESG gaps

By Dael Wilson in Singapore

Globally there is a lack of environmental, social and governance data and wide variance in the level of coverage. Regional ESG disclosure frameworks in Asia Pacific are not as well-established as those in the European Union and the US. While this is improving, it will take a few years to develop the datasets required for quality ESG...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/07/bridging-climate-data-gaps-in-asia-pacific-and-beyond/

6th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum

6th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum

Speakers Announced

Top executives from major cruise lines and associations will join forces at the digital Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum on Tuesday 25 May (10:00-17:00 EET) to discuss the challenges on the road to recovery.

Keynote Speaker: Pierfrancesco Vago, CLIA Global Chairman & Executive Chairman, MSC Cruises

Confirmed speakers include:
• Michael Thamm, Group CEO, Costa Group and Carnival Asia
• Gianni Onorato, CEO, MSC Cruises
• Wybcke Meier, CEO, TUI Cruises
• Chris...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/27/6th-posidonia-sea-tourism-forum/

Great Mix of attendees for SUT’s introductory offshore wind virtual course

Great Mix of attendees for SUT’s introductory offshore wind virtual course

Cheryl Burgess, SUT’s Chief Executive

The Society for Underwater Technology’s (SUT’s) first virtual introductory course on Offshore Wind Renewable Energy, developed in conjunction with Cranfield University, will be held in just over a week (the mornings of 5 and 6 May). Registrations, from the UK and overseas, for the inaugural course, include a broad range of people reflecting the SUT’s aim to attract both professional...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/26/great-mix-of-attendees-for-suts-introductory-offshore-wind-virtual-course/

NEW!! Human Factor at the Sharp End – Live Virtual Classroom

NEW!!  Human Factor at the Sharp End – Live Virtual Classroom

Dr. Marina Papaioannou

DNV’s  Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 13 May 2021, a live virtual classroom on the human factor.

Error is a human attribute and human error is a significant factor, consistently related to safety incidents, in the maritime domain. Yet, as pervasive and inevitable as human error is, it has been studied by specialists in many different fields. In fact, in many of these fields, the term “human error” is...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/26/new-human-factor-at-the-sharp-end-live-virtual-classroom/

Hellenic Initiatives for Clean Seas

Hellenic Initiatives for Clean Seas

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 – 16.00-18.00

Within the framework of actively embracing the principles of corporate responsibility for viable economic growth and social welfare, WISTA Hellas announces the “Clean Seas” initiative, with the first related event entitled “Hellenic Initiatives for Clean Seas”, scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2021, from 16.00 to 18.00.  The event is part of a campaign to brief the general public and to promote Hellenic initiatives for...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/24/hellenic-initiatives-for-clean-seas/

Fighting back Complacency

Fighting back Complacency

Fighting back Complacency:  Vigilance, verification, and veracity

The United States is beginning to see the effects of dropping protocols on COVID (4th wave), while other regions are back in lockdown.  Assuming a transit through the Suez which is executed flawlessly 99% of the time by thousands of vessels is routine (Ever Given).  A gun rampage on a FedEX depot in Indianapolis leading to 8 deaths.  Deciding to approach a coastline in order to get better cellular phone...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/21/fighting-back-complacency/

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