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Maritime Resource Management (MRM)

Feb 27 2015
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MRM Facilitator Training in Durban South Africa

By Maritime Resource Management (MRM), Master/Pilot, Train the trainer No Comments

Transnet Academy- Maritime School of Excellence hosted our  first ever MRM Event in South Africa on 25-26 February 2015. There were a total of 19 participants who contributed to interesting discussions during the event in Durban, South Africa. All of the participants were from the Maritime School of Excellence except one participant who represented Seaspan Crew Management.  Many thanks to our host for making our first event in South Africa a success.

List of participants that attended the event:

  1. Aubrey Tibane – Transnet Academy- Maritime School of Excellence
  2. Benjamin Smit- Transnet Academy- Maritime School of Excellence
  3. Colin Howard Johnsen- Transnet Academy- Maritime School of Excellence
  4. Elelwani Nemukula- Transnet Academy- Maritime School of Excellence
  5. Erlene Olivier- Transnet Academy- Maritime School of Excellence
  6. Gengan Pillay- Transnet Academy- Maritime School of Excellence
  7. Gladwell Sibisi- Transnet Academy- Maritime School of Excellence
  8. Lindani Mkhize- Transnet Academy- Maritime School of Excellence
  9. Mogamat Plaatjes- Transnet Academy- Maritime School of Excellence
  10. Natasha Houston- Transnet Academy- Maritime School of Excellence
  11. Nicolaas Abraham Von Rijsbergen- Transnet Academy- Maritime School of Excellence
  12. Nkosinathi Michael Manqele- Transnet Academy- Maritime School of Excellence
  13. Nondumiso Makaula- Transnet Academy- Maritime School of Excellence
  14. Patience Ngubane- Transnet Academy- Maritime School of Excellence
  15. Pravina Pillay- Transnet Academy- Maritime School of Excellence
  16. Rodney Westermeyer- Transnet Academy- Maritime School of Excellence
  17. Thube Jeremiah Tseki- Transnet Academy- Maritime School of Excellence
  18. Vinay Preetheiraj Merhoye- Transnet Academy- Maritime School of Excellence
  19. Illya Kudinov- Seaspan Ship Management Ltd.
The group from Transnet Academy with Capt. Illya Kudinov of Seaspan Ship Management Ltd. and Mr. Martin Hernqvist from ALL Academy

The group from Transnet Academy with Capt. Illya Kudinov of Seaspan Ship Management Ltd. and Mr. Martin Hernqvist from ALL Academy.

 

The participants pay attention during the MRM session in Durban.

The participants pay attention during the MRM session in Durban.

Feb 13 2015
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The Swedish Club identifies lack of MRM behind navigational claims

By Accidents and investigations, Maritime Resource Management (MRM), P&I Clubs and marine insurers 2 Comments

In a report just published by the mutual hull insurer and P&I club The Swedish Club, lack of MRM has been identified as a common contributing factor in navigational accidents. The report is based on hull and machinery claims between 2004 and 2013 and the navigational claims – collisions, contacts and groundings – have been analyzed in more detail. The report lists a number of contributing factors behind these claims. The most important being:

  • Non-adherence to procedures
  • Ineffective communication
  • Poor lookout
  • Lack of situation awareness
  • Complacency

The report confirms the picture that we have seen for a long time – accidents are caused by “non-technical” factors rather than lack of technical skills. The non-technical factors are the focus area of Maritime Resource Management (MRM) training and the report also concludes that shipping companies need to better implement MRM in their organizations for substantial improvements to be seen.

Click here or the picture below for the report (1.5 MB, pdf-format).

The Swedish Club, Navigational Claims Report 2014

The Swedish Club, Navigational Claims Report 2014

Feb 05 2015
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Sovcomflot Training Center signs MRM licence agreement

By Maritime Resource Management (MRM), New clients No Comments

On 5th February 2015, Training Center “Sovcomflot” in St. Petersburg signed an MRM licence and support agreement with ALL Academy International AB. Signatories were Captain Igor Pankov, Head of Training Center “Sovcomflot”, and Martin Hernqvist of ALL Academy International AB.

Sovcomflot is Russia’s largest shipping company and one of the world’s leading energy transporters. Its fleet consists of 153 vessels (12,74 million dwt) and 9 newbuildings (0,33 million dwt). The average age of the vessels is about 9,2 years and all tankers are double-hulled. The corporate structure involves shipowning, commercial and technical management and the company employs 4450 Russian seafarers and 2213 shore-based personnel.

Training is important and at the heart of this system are the Sovcomflot Training Centre in St. Petersburg and the Novoship Training Centre in Novorossiysk. The Sovcomflot Training Center in St. Petersburg was opened on 22 December 2012 and the training center became operational in 2013.

Training Centre Sovcomflot

Next generation seafarers being trained at Training Center “Sovcomflot” in St. Petersburg. Captain Igor Pankov, Head of the Training Center, to the right. Photo credit: Sovcomflot

 

  • Please click here for more information about Sovcomflot Training Centres.
  • For photos and text from the opening ceremony of Training Center “Sovcomflot” on 22 December 2012, click here.
Feb 05 2015
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Good mix at MRM Facilitator training in Gothenburg

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

A two-day MRM Facilitator training event was held at the Scandic Europa Hotel in Gothenburg on 4-5 February 2015. As usual there was a good mix of people. This time the participants represented maritime universities and training centres, ship owners, ship managers, maritime administrations, manning agencies and P&I clubs. Nationalities represented were Bulgaria, Croatia, Finland, Germany, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the U.K. All in all a perfect mix to discuss safety issues from many different perspectives. ALL Academy wishes to thank all participants for their active participation during these two days.

The group gathered in the conference lobby at the hotel.

The group gathered in the conference lobby at the hotel. From left to right, Nataša Juničić, Sigurnost Educa, Ann Andersson, Stena Line, Nedjeljko Mihaljevic, Harren & Partner Shipmanagement, Uta Perčić, Sigurnost Educa, Fredrik Peterson, Viking Ice Consultancy, Jelica Sajko, Sigurnost Educa, Igor Pankov, Training Center “Sovcomflot”, Henrik Andersson, Swedish Maritime Administration, Karin Hansen, Laurin Maritime AB, Andreas Kawen, Orion Bulkers GmbH & Co. KG, Drew Strannigan, Northern Marine Manning Services, Ivan Angelov, Harren & Partner Shipmanagement, Terje R. Paulsen, Gard AS, Pasi Leino, KYAMK Kymenlaakso University of Applied Science, Sergey Levchenko, KOF Ltd Crewing Agency and Martin Hernqvist, ALL Academy International AB.

 

Participants, from left to right:

  • Nataša Juničić, Sigurnost Educa
  • Ann Andersson, Stena Line
  • Nedjeljko Mihaljevic, Harren & Partner Shipmanagement
  • Uta Perčić, Sigurnost Educa
  • Fredrik Peterson, Viking Ice Consultancy
  • Jelica Sajko, Sigurnost Educa
  • Igor Pankov, Training Center “Sovcomflot”
  • Henrik Andersson, Swedish Maritime Administration
  • Karin Hansen, Laurin Maritime AB
  • Andreas Kawen, Orion Bulkers GmbH & Co. KG
  • Drew Strannigan, Northern Marine Manning Services
  • Ivan Angelov, Harren & Partner Shipmanagement
  • Terje R. Paulsen, Gard AS
  • Pasi Leino, KYAMK Kymenlaakso University of Applied Science
  • Sergey Levchenko, KOF Ltd Crewing Agency
  • Martin Hernqvist, ALL Academy International AB
Jan 15 2015
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PSA Marine in Singapore to offer MRM training

By Maritime Resource Management (MRM), New clients No Comments

PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd in Singapore has decided to offer MRM courses to its clients. On 9 January 2015, the company signed an MRM licence and support agreement with ALL Academy International AB. The MRM training will be delivered through PSAM Academy which is the training arm of PSA Marine. PSAM Academy offers courses in practical pilotage, ship-handling, shipboard emergencies, crisis management, tug handling and other marine related subjects for the maritime industry.

PSAM Academy joins a number of other MRM licensees in Singapore, including APL Co Pte Ltd, Bourbon Training Center & Simulator Pte Ltd, Cara Shipping Pte Ltd, GC Tankers Pte Ltd, Goodwood Ship Management, Iseaco Holdings Pte Ltd, MSI Ship Management Pte Ltd, STEi Institute, STET Maritime Pte Ltd, Uniteam Marine, Wavelink Maritime Institute and Winning Shipping. We are pleased to welcome PSA Marine and PSAM Academy to the MRM network!

For more information about PSAM Academy, please visit the PSAM Academy website.

Jan 14 2015
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“Maritime education and training” the theme for World Maritime Day 2015

By Maritime Resource Management (MRM) No Comments

The IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has just announced that the theme for the World Maritime Day 2015 will be “Maritime education and training”. This is good news! We hope that the debate and the activities that will take place as a result of this decision shall focus on the need for effective resource management training as a means to reduce incidents and move the industry forward.

Read comments about this on LinkedIn.

More information about the World Maritime Day 2015.

Dec 12 2014
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Registration open for Facilitator training in Gothenburg and Durban

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

The first two MRM Facilitator training events in 2015 will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden, and in Durban, South Africa. Both events will take place during the month of February. We are especially pleased to be able to invite prospective MRM Facilitators to Durban. This event will be the first ever MRM Facilitator training event carried out in Africa. Maritime School of Excellence in Durban will be our host. Click here for more information and registration.

Nov 17 2014
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MRM recognized by the Croatian Maritime Administration

By Maritime Resource Management (MRM) No Comments

MRM has been recognized by the Croatian Maritime Administration – in training centres DGS and Zorovic Maritime Services – to fulfill the requirements as laid down in the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments in respect of:

  • Reg. A – II/1 for Bridge Resource Management
  • Reg. A – III/1 for Engine-Room Resource Management
  • Reg. A – II/2 and A – III/2 for Use of Leadership and Managerial Skills
  • Reg. A – II/1, A – III/1 and A – III/6 for Application of Leadership and Teamwork Skills

We congratulate DGS and Zorovic Maritime Services in Croatia for their achievements and wish them continuous successful training!

More about STCW 2010 approval.

Oct 08 2014
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Third time in one year with Wallenius Marine in Manila

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

Some of the most enjoyable events are the meetings with seafarers and shore-side staff at crew conferences. It has been a privilege for ALL Academy to embark upon an MRM project with Wallenius Marine in Stockholm and Singapore where the focus so far has been on introducing the MRM concept to their seafarers. In less than a year, this has been done three times in connection with officer conferences in Manila. The third such event was held at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel and a full day, 8 October 2014, was dedicated to MRM. The day ended with a case study analyzed from an MRM perspective. A selection of photos from the event are shown below.

Wallenius Marine's Officer Conference on 8 October 2014 at Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

Wallenius Marine’s Officer Conference on 8 October 2014 at Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

 

Wallenius Marine Officers Conference, 8 October 2014, Martin Hernqvist

Martin Hernqvist of ALL Academy International AB discussing Maritime Resource Management with the participants.

 

Wallenius Marine Officers Conference, 8 October 2014,case study 2

Thomas Mårtensson, Head of Ship Management, Wallenius Marine Stockholm, and Captain Lim Swee Aun, General Manager, Wallenius Marine Singapore, analyzing the case.

 

Wallenius Marine Officers Conference, 8 October 2014,case study 3

Captain San Win, Marine HR Manager, Wallenius Marine Singapore, and Peter Jodin, Safety & Quality Manager / DPA / CSO at Wallenius Marine Stockholm.

 

Wallenius Marine Officers Conference, 8 October 2014,case study 1

Second Engineer Theing Naing and Dennis Johansson, Head of Human Resources Sea Personnel, Wallenius Marine Stockholm.

 

Wallenius Marine Officers Conference, 8 October 2014, Helena Axelsson

Helena Axelsson, HR Specialist Training at Wallenius Marine Stockholm, commenting on the case study.

 

Wallenius Marine Officers Conference, 8 October 2014, San Win

Captain San Win, Marine HR Manager at Wallenius Marine Singapore, is the main organizer of the conference.

 

Wallenius Marine Officers Conference, 8 October 2014, Attitude Adjuster

Maritime Resource Management aims at fostering positive attitudes to safety, teamwork and good communication. This gift was presented to the Masters, Chief Engineers and a few shore-side managers attending the conference as a reminder of the importance of MRM.

 

Wallenius Marine Officers Conference, 8 October 2014, Chua Cheng Da

Chief Engineer Chua Cheng Da receiving the “Attitude Adjuster” from Martin Hernqvist of ALL Academy.

 

Wallenius Marine Officers Conference, 8 October 2014, PTC Ronald Enrile

Captain Ronald SJ Enrile, Senior Vice President at Philippine Transmarine Carriers Inc. (PTC), receives an “Attitude Adjuster”.

Sep 18 2014
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Singapore next venue for MRM Facilitator training

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

On 18 September 2014, yet another MRM Facilitator event was successfully carried out. This time in Singapore with ST Education & Training Pte. Ltd. as the local host. Many thanks for good arrangements!

MRM Facilitator candidates in Singapore on 18 September 2014. Host for the event was ST Education & Training Pte. Ltd.

MRM Facilitator candidates in Singapore on 18 September 2014. Host for the event was ST Education & Training Pte. Ltd.

 

A total of 16 delegates from 9 companies and training institutions participated. Besides Martin Hernqvist of ALL Academy (trainer at the event) the following people attended:

  • Abhishek Chawla, APL Co. Pte. Ltd.
  • Nazarudin Ramzan Ali, Bourbon Training Centre Singapore
  • Jesslyn Lee, Cara Shipping Pte. Ltd.
  • Rohan Sabnis, Goodwood Ship Management Pte. Ltd.
  • Shailesh Shanbhag, Goodwood Ship Management Pte. Ltd.
  • Nares Singsa-Ard, Great Circle Shipping Agency Ltd.
  • Fong Kam Tong, PSA Marine Pte. Ltd.
  • Lee Chee Wee, PSA Marine Pte. Ltd.
  • Loh Tzu Kong, PSA Marine Pte. Ltd.
  • Tan Yi Lin Eileen, PSA Marine Pte. Ltd.
  • Mats Roland Strandberg, Star Cruises
  • Karl Johan Marcus Szymaszko, Star Cruises
  • Cher Kah Kheng, ST Education and Training Pte. Ltd. (STET)
  • Kwek Thiam Yong, ST Education and Training Pte. Ltd. (STET)
  • Chen Zhongming, Wavelink Maritime Institute
  • Daniel Lim Soon Teck, Wavelink Maritime Institute