Sector: Maritime
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Mastering the Lee
Protecting Lives During Pilot Transfers Creating a Lee for pilot transfers is one of the most safety-critical operations in navigation. It’s a moment where timing, teamwork and clear communication must align under pressure in changing conditions and often in confined waters. A poorly executed Lee can expose both the pilot and the pilot vessel to…
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From Boardroom to Bridge: the Human Factor thread in Maritime Safety
A recent analysis of over 750 safety incident reports received by CHIRP between 2021 and 2025 has revealed a striking consistency in causal factors, which is mainly independent of vessel type, operating pattern, or location. The dataset spanned 31 different vessel types, with separate detailed analyses conducted on bulk cargo vessels, container ships, tankers, and…
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