

Lifeboat accidents kill more seafarers than Somali pirates
UPDATE: Prelim report, accident investigators now available to premium and registered subscribers.
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Among those we would like to acknowledge assistance and encouragement from:
Cruise Lines International Association
International Association for Safety & Survival Training
Peter Hinchcliffe ICS/ISF
Capt. Kuba Szymanski, Secretary General, InterManager
Abdul Khalique, Principal Lecturer, Maritime & Offshore Safety, Warsash Maritime Academy
George Edenfield Head, Department of Marine Transportation at US Merchant Marine Academy
The good folks at gCaptain
(If you or your organisation/company are helping get the word and encouraging participation let us know)
MAC is carrying out a series of surveys among various industry stakeholders with regard to lifeboat safety. It is the first industry-wide survey of its kind. It will make a positive contribution to lifeboat safety and we hope you want to be a part of it. Continue reading »