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SAFETY AT THE FOREFRONT

On the occasion of the recent launch of the Golden Safety Rules, Dr Henderson
emphasises the significance of developing a robust safety culture within shipping,
which can act as a pillar of sustainability.

THE TRIPPLE WIN:

SAFETY,

DECARBONISATION,

AND SUSTAINABILITY

Leading and managing a shipping com- Showing commitment to safety will
pany is becoming increasingly complex not only motivate and inspire employ-
and is subjected to closer scrutiny from ees but also benefit the decarbonisation
all quarters. Conferences and gather- and sustainability processes. Safety is
ings such as Posidonia, as well as the therefore essential to the “Triple Win”.
media, are currently paying a lot of Implementing the proper safety pro-
attention to decarbonisation and sus- gramme is fundamental to the future
tainability. As a result, the enormous success of any shipping company. An
significance of safety in our industry is excellent safety performance attracts
often either overlooked or pushed down high-quality talent and develops a
in the industry’s agenda due to several mindset of learning from each other to
factors. One key reason for this is that deliver solutions to the numerous chal-
the pivotal role of safety in a company’s lenges we face. The successful decar-
daily operations and its close correla- bonisation of shipping will be impossi-
tion to people, who are central to every- ble without a relentless focus on safety.
thing we do, is not fully appreciated. Moreover, a strong safety performance
With Together in Safety as their Vir- also energises and motivates staff to
tual Safety Partner, which provides perform well and increases trust from
proven best practices and the recently the very top of the company to the
launched Golden Safety Rules, com- seafarers on the ship while building an
panies can easily access ready-made impactful reputation for the company
by Dr Grahaeme Won OBE FREng, programmes that will improve safety and encouraging a positive approach
Chair of Together in Safety and overall business performance. to everyday work.

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