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CHIRP
I’m a huge advocate of CHIRP! Through their independent and confidential incident and near-miss reporting program, they investigate each report and their findings are published in these very interesting newsletters. In my opinion, all DPAs and on-board officers should read these attentively and ask themselves how they can improve their own on-board safety. I would…
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The Crucial Role of Internal Audits on-board Yachts
It is a requirement in the ISM code for internal audits to take place annually (well actually once within a 12 month period). Besides just being a requirement, internal audits play a pivotal role in maintaining safety, compliance, and efficiency on board. Let’s delve into why they are essential for the smooth operation of…