Sector: Maritime

Working aloft is routine on many vessels, but it is never low risk. This briefing card gives crew a practical guide to planning the job properly, checking competence and equipment, confirming rescue arrangements and asking the right questions before anyone goes aloft. Read it and use it to brief the task with confidence. Remember, you…

A proper lookout is one of the simplest safeguards on board, but it only works when people are briefed well, know what to watch for and feel confident acting on what they see. This card gives crews and officers a practical, plain-spoken guide to bridge lookout duties, covering: familiarisation; equipment; watchkeeping discipline; emergency actions; and,…

A serious onboard casualty is exactly the kind of moment when preparation, role clarity and calm communication matter most. This Memory Aid gives crews and vessel leaders a practical guide to managing a casualty, covering: first response; medical priorities; communications; casualty handling; Medevac decisions; drills; and, post-incident support. Discuss it with your team and use…

When an onboard emergency unfolds, strong command and control is what turns training into effective action. This Memory Aid gives crews and vessel leaders a practical guide to emergency response, covering: roles; command structure; communications; situational awareness; planning; safety checks; and, debrief. Read it with your crew, use it to strengthen drills and onboard procedures…

Clear briefings are one of the simplest ways to prevent avoidable mistakes on board, especially when tasks involve mixed experience levels, time pressure or safety-critical work. This Memory Aid gives crews and leaders a practical framework for better onboard communication, using the STEAC structure: Share it with your leaders and use it to strengthen day-to-day…

Crush injuries can escalate quickly. Managing them well depends on clear roles, the right equipment and a practised response. This briefing card gives crews and vessel leaders a practical guide to first actions, casualty assessment, communications, monitoring, Medevac decisions and post-incident support. The guide helps teams respond calmly and confidently when minutes matter. Read it…

Ethical decision making can be a challenge, especially when the interests of owners, guests, crew and the vessel do not neatly align. This briefing card gives crew and leaders a practical checklist for thinking through difficult choices, weighing who may be affected, testing fairness and legality, seeking challenge where needed, and aiming for the best…

Fire extinguisher maintenance can look routine but this card shows why it should never be treated casually. The briefing card gives crew and vessel leaders a practical guide to carrying out checks and maintenance safely, with a clear focus on competence, corrosion risks, correct handling of gas cartridge and stored-pressure extinguishers, emergency awareness and proper…

Hand injuries are common on board but they can become serious very quickly if the response is not calm, coordinated and medically sound. This briefing card gives crews and vessel leaders a practical guide to managing a significant hand injury, with clear prompts on first aid priorities, communications, casualty handling, monitoring, Medevac decisions and post-incident…

Helicopter operations can introduce intense time pressure and competing demands, which is exactly why they need disciplined planning and the confidence to delay if conditions are not right. This card gives crews and vessel leaders a practical guide to preparing for safe helicopter operations, with clear prompts on competence, manning, deck readiness, briefing points, contingency…

Galley safety depends on more than good practice in the moment. It also relies on clear routines, complete records and everyone knowing their responsibilities. This card gives galley and catering teams a practical guide to safe operation, with a strong focus on familiarisation, record keeping, food safety, hazardous substances, checks, and clear lines of accountability…

Problems on board are rarely solved well by rushing to the first answer. This card gives crew and leaders a practical framework for thinking clearly under pressure, helping them define the real problem, gather the right information, consider options, test assumptions and choose the most suitable course of action while staying alert to cognitive bias.…