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Maritime Resource Management (MRM)

ALL Academy at the CTX Special Risks Ltd. Annual Client Forum

By ALL Academy, Maritime Resource Management (MRM), Seminars/Conferences No Comments

CTX Special Risks Ltd, an insurance broker from Taipei, held its annual client forum at Humble House in Taipei, Taiwan, on 2 November 2016. This year’s theme was “Managing for Excellence”. The invited speakers were from ALL Academy, The Swedish Club and Norwegian Hull Club. There were around 60 guests who attended the event which was followed by a delicious dinner at a Korean restaurant.

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Dominic Ng from CTX Special Risks welcoming the guests.

 

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Martin Hernqvist of ALL Academy in the middle together with the representatives from CTX Special Risks Ltd.

 

Strengthening the MRM Network through User Seminars

By ALL Academy, Bridge Resource Management, Maritime Resource Management (MRM), Seminars/Conferences No Comments

The first MRM User Seminar culminated successfully with 23 certified MRM Facilitators from Asia and Europe attending the event. It was an excellent opportunity to meet, discuss and network with fellow facilitators from different parts of the world. GigaMare, one of the licenced MRM Training providers in Subic Bay, Philippines, hosted the event on 26-27 October 2016. The main objectives of the event were to showcase the new MRM concept and to discuss strategies on how to move forward both with the MRM programme and the network.

An integral part of the event was the presentations and sharing of experiences by the following facilitators: Capt. Foong Yee Kuan, PSAM Academy, Capt. Caspar Graf von Spee, Harren & Partner Ship Management GmbH and Capt. Jonas Engström, Wisby Shipmanagement AB.

Capt. Peter Sars, Head of Training at Gigamare, said: “In general, I believe that all participants appreciated the various discussions we had and the opportunity to make new contacts. There was a mix of facilitators from both shipping companies and training centres and several nationalities were represented.”

He added: “The facilitators got refreshed on the basics of MRM training, i.e. why do we need MRM training. Even though unmanned ships will be in the test phase within the next few years, the human factor will still remain on board ships for an unpredictable time. When a team is able to discuss the way they work together and find ways to improve their teamwork, then accidents can be avoided.

Training methods were discussed, tips and ideas were shared, and updates to material and content, presented by Martin, were also discussed.”

ALL Academy will continue to bring inspiring people together in forums like this and this type of event will continue to be held annually.

Michelle Samaniego from Wisby Tankers AB shared her thoughts after the event: “The MRM Facilitator meet up is very uplifting. As a non-marine facilitator, this seminar helps boost my confidence. Sharing of experiences and strategies handling the course is a good tool and support for each facilitator.

Facilitating MRM is not about teaching but sharing and learning from experience and inspiring to do and be better in order to influence and promote safe attitude.”

This event is about building a stronger network of MRM facilitators that will take the MRM programme to a new level of resource management training in reaching our goal towards safer shipping.

Capt. Peter Sars from GigaMare opened the MRM User Seminar with a welcome address.

Capt. Peter Sars from GigaMare opened the MRM User Seminar with a welcome address.

 

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Capt. Foong Yee Kuan from PSAM Academy was the first presenter to talk about the PSAM experience with MRM.

 

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Capt. Caspar Graf von Spee from Harren & Partner Ship Management GmbH presented their facilitation techniques when conducting MRM course.

 

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Capt. Jonas Engström of Wisby Shipmanagement was the third presenter who shared Wisby’s MRM experience.

 

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Ms. Michelle Samaniego of Wisby shared her personal experience as a MRM facilitator during the session.

 

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During the coffee break, participants pose for a photo opportunity.

 

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Workshop group 1.

 

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Workshop group 2.

 

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Workshop group 3.

The pioneering group from the first MRM User Seminar in Subic Bay, Philippines.

The pioneering group from the first MRM User Seminar in Subic Bay, Philippines.

Watch out for our upcoming events in Asia

By ALL Academy, Maritime Resource Management (MRM) No Comments

ALL Academy will be in Southeast Asia again for another round of MRM events before the year ends. If you are interested to join any of our open seminars, please don’t hesitate to e-mail us at events@allacademy.com or register on the event page.

Here is our schedule:

Managing Director Martin Hernqvist will also be presenting during the following external events:

  • 9-10 November 2016, Zhuhai, China. The Swedish Club’s Marine Insurance Seminar
  • 15-16 November 2016, Manila Mariott Hotel, Philippines. Crew Connect Conference https://maritime.knect365.com/crew-connect-global/

Martin Hernqvist Keynotes at Seahorse International Conference

By Bridge Resource Management, Maritime Resource Management (MRM), Seminars/Conferences No Comments

Managing Director Martin Hernqvist was one of the keynote speakers during the Seahorse International Conference on Maritime Safety and Human Factors. The conference took place at Strathclyde University, Glasgow, United Kingdom on 21-23 September 2016.

The conference is organised as part of EU project ‘SEAHORSE’ which focuses on maritime safety through human factors and it covers all the elements of human factors including performance, wellbeing and comfort.

Martin Hernqvist (right) with Prof. Osman Turan from the University of Strathclyde who is also one of the organizers of the event.

Martin Hernqvist (right) with Prof. Osman Turan from the University of Strathclyde who is also one of the organizers of the event.

ALL Academy at the Stena Line Ship Management Meeting

By Maritime Resource Management (MRM), Seminars/Conferences No Comments

On 21 September 2016, Managing Director Martin Hernqvist delivered a one-hour talk about Maritime Resource Management during the Stena Line Scandinavia’s Ship Management Meeting held at Hotel Skansen in Båstad. This is a yearly event of the company where they talk about company updates and discuss important matters about their operations.

Earlier in May this year, ALL Academy was also invited by Stena Line for a different session on MRM where a lot of issues pertaining to MRM concepts were discussed.

Participants during the Ship Management Meeting at Stena Line Scandinavia on May 25, 2016.

Participants during the Ship Management Meeting at Stena Line Scandinavia on May 25, 2016.

 

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A photo taken outside the venue during the Ship Management Meeting on September 21-22, 2016. This is Hotel Skansen in Båstad.

ALL Academy rolls out another MRM Train the Trainer in Hamburg

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The latest MRM train the trainer was rolled out in Hamburg, Germany on 20 September 2016. A total of 20 participants attended the event which was held at The MADISON Hotel Hamburg. The group was composed mostly of prospective MRM facilitators but there were also certified facilitators who joined the training as a refresher course.

The following are the participants:

  1. Thomasz Brancewicz – BRISE Bereederungs GmbH & Co. KG
  2. Krystian Grzybowski – BRISE Bereederungs GmbH & Co. KG
  3. Claas-Heye Diekmann – BRISE Bereederungs GmbH & Co. KG
  4. Marcin Jablonski – BRISE Bereederungs GmbH & Co. KG
  5. Piotr Konstanty – BRISE Bereederungs GmbH & Co. KG
  6. Stefan Lindberg – BRISE Bereederungs GmbH & Co. KG
  7. Phillip Ottersbach – BRISE Bereederungs GmbH & Co. KG
  8. Marc Schmidt – BRISE Bereederungs GmbH & Co. KG
  9. Kudaibergen Kassymov – BUE Kazakhstan Ltd
  10. Elvin Majidov – BUE Caspian Ltd
  11. Khadija Mammadova – BUE Caspian Ltd
  12. Vladimir Mustafayev – BUE Caspian Ltd
  13. Sofie Van Britsom – CVO Antwerpen
  14. Nathalie Vanbesien-Schiltz – De Ruyter Trainer & Consultancy BV
  15. Larysa Spiewok – DS Schiffahrt GmbH & Co. KG
  16. Joe Carr – EuroShip Services Ltd.
  17. Peter Hutchison – EuroShip Services Ltd.
  18. Norbert Büttner – Reederei NSB
  19. Torsten Iborg – Reederei NSB
  20. Evert Maandag – Vroon BV
The group from the Hamburg event watching a short video clip about shared mental picture.

The group from the Hamburg event watching a short video clip about shared mental picture.

 

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Group photo outside The MADISON Hotel Hamburg.

Aboa Mare hosts MRM Train the Trainer event in Turku

By ALL Academy, Bridge Resource Management, Maritime Resource Management (MRM), Train the trainer No Comments

ALL Academy jump-started the second half of 2016 with an MRM train the trainer event in Turku, Finland on 9 August 2016 just after the summer break. The event was hosted by Aboa Mare Academy and Training Centre, one of our training providers based in Finland with a total of 16 participants taking part in the training. The group was composed of certified MRM facilitators who are taking the course as a refresher and we also had prospective MRM facilitators who are now certified after the event. It was also a kick-off event for the Aboa Mare lecturers to get ideas on how they can move forward with their course development.

Overall, the train the trainer event provided a venue for healthy discussions and an inspiring training atmosphere for the participants.

Several MRM training courses are planned in the coming months, including the upcoming events at Hamburg in September and at Subic Bay in October. For more information and registration details, please visit here.

Here is the list of the participants in Turku:

           Name                                 Company

  1. Jorma Koponen               ABB Marine and Ports
  2. Peter Björkroth                Aboa Mare Academy and Training Centre
  3. Mats Enberg                    Aboa Mare Academy and Training Centre
  4. Bertel Henriksson           Aboa Mare Academy and Training Centre
  5. Ahti Hyppönen                Aboa Mare Academy and Training Centre
  6. Tony Karlsson                 Aboa Mare Academy and Training Centre
  7. Esa Lapela                        Aboa Mare Academy and Training Centre
  8. Bo Lindroos                     Aboa Mare Academy and Training Centre
  9. Lasse Lusto                      Aboa Mare Academy and Training Centre
  10. Petteri Niittymäki            Aboa Mare Academy and Training Centre
  11. Robert Stolpe                  Aboa Mare Academy and Training Centre
  12. Timo Virtanen                 Aboa Mare Academy and Training Centre
  13. Micael Vuorio                  Aboa Mare Academy and Training Centre
  14. Anton Westerlund          Aboa Mare Academy and Training Centre
  15. Ossi Westilä                     Aboa Mare Academy and Training Centre
  16. Magnus Winberg            Aboa Mare Academy and Training Centre
Participants pose during the MRM Kick-off event at Aboa Mare Academy and Training Centre. In the background is an old simulator where students have a hands-on training in raising the sails, setting the course, and a lot more seamanship skills.

Participants pose during the MRM Kick-off event at Aboa Mare Academy and Training Centre. In the background is an old simulator where students get a hands-on training in raising the sails, setting the course, and a lot more seamanship skills.

Warm welcoming atmosphere in Italy

By ALL Academy, Maritime Resource Management (MRM), Seminars/Conferences No Comments

As part of ALL Academy’s goal to reach out to our colleagues in the maritime industry and to disseminate information about what the Maritime Resource Management programme is all about, a half-day “Introduction to Maritime Resource Management” seminar was held in Genoa, Italy, on 22 June 2016. The day before, on 21 June, a smaller meeting took place in Naples.

Our maritime colleagues from Italy gave us a warm welcome during the events and there was a very friendly atmosphere which made everyone at ease during the discussions. The participants were primarily composed of representatives from maritime academic institutions, shipping companies, law firms and insurance brokers. A most interesting discussion dealt with the pilotage issue and participants willingly shared their experiences with the objective of further improving this important part of navigating operations. A special thank you to the Genoa pilots for their contributions.

ALL Academy is grateful for the presence of everyone and would like to thank those who have contributed to the success of these events. See you again in Italy!

Pre-seminar meeting and mingle in Naples on 21 June 2016.

Pre-seminar meeting and mingle in Naples on 21 June 2016.

 

Participants discussing pilotage during the MRM seminar in Genoa on 22 June 2016.

Participants discussing pilotage during the MRM seminar in Genoa on 22 June 2016.

 

Martin Hernqvist shows accident statistics.

Martin Hernqvist shows accident statistics.

 

Group photo from the half-day Introduction to MRM seminar in Genoa.

Group photo from the half-day Introduction to MRM seminar in Genoa.

The Swedish Club Academy hosts MRM Train the Trainer Event

By ALL Academy, Bridge Resource Management, Maritime Resource Management (MRM), Train the trainer No Comments

With the summer holidays already fast approaching, another MRM Train the Trainer event was successfully conducted in Gothenburg. The event took place at The Swedish Club Academy on 31 May 2016 with a good mix of representatives coming from maritime academies and a ship management company. Everyone actively participated during the discussions and the sharing of experiences by the facilitators was highly appreciated. This is so far the 11th MRM event that ALL Academy has conducted during the first half of 2016. More events in Europe are already scheduled in the coming months.

Here is the list of the participants:

  1. Thomas Brancewicz – BRISE Bereederung GmbH &Co. KG, Germany
  2. Kai-Erik Clemmesen – BRISE Bereederung GmbH &Co. KG, Germany
  3. Karl Ydén – Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
  4. Gerrit Tuschling – Hochschule Wismar, Germany
  5. Vishwanath Pratap Singh – Pondicherry Maritime Academy, India
  6. Helene Jensen Brandal – RS Rescue Academy, Norway
  7. Tormod Nordeng – RS Rescue Academy, Norway
  8. Terje Prytz – RS Rescue Academy, Norway
A group photo taken during the MRM Train the Trainer Event in Gothenburg,

A group photo taken during the MRM Train the Trainer Event in Gothenburg.

 

Mr. Martin Hernqvist giving a short introduction at the start of the program.

Mr. Martin Hernqvist giving a short introduction at the start of the program.

 

Participants discuss the common reasons why accidents happen.

Participants discuss the common reasons why accidents happen.

Come and join us in Italy

By ALL Academy, Maritime Resource Management (MRM), Seminars/Conferences No Comments

ALL Academy will conduct a back-to-back MRM seminar in Naples and Genoa on June 21 and June 22, 2016, respectively. This will be an excellent opportunity to meet and network with the people from the Maritime industry in Italy and to discuss how the Maritime Resource Management programme can contribute to increasing safety in the shipping industry. Everyone is welcome to attend the seminar and the good thing about it is it’s a free-of-charge event. Please visit our events page to register. We hope to see you there!