Nov 11 2015
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MRM Event in Athens

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

ALL Academy  had the pleasure of facilitating another MRM Facilitator training course to cater our clients in Greece. It was a good mix of participants coming from licensed training providers as well as new companies who are interested to know more about the MRM programme. A total of 9 participants attended the course on 11 November 2015 at the Metropolitan Hotel in Athens, Greece.

The participants of the course were:

  1. Evangelos Tsoumpos – A.E. Nomikos Shipping Investments Ltd
  2. Apostolos Skempes – Arcadia Shipmanagement Co. Ltd
  3. Manuel Jose Goncalves – Arista Shipping
  4. Zissimos Hartas – Chios Navigation (Hellas) Ltd
  5. Evangelos Tzitizis – Consolidated Marine Management Inc.
  6. Ioannis Drakogiannopoulos – Costamare Shipping Company S.A.
  7. Nikolaos Themelaros – Maria Tsakos TCM Academy
  8. Nikolaos Koufogiannis – Optimum Shipmanagement Services S.A.
  9. Eleni Papadopoulou – Optimum Shipmanagement Services S.A.
The participants during the coffee break pose for a group photo at the entrance of the venue.

The participants during the coffee break pose for a group photo at the entrance of the venue.

Oct 08 2015
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ALL Academy Travels to the Pacific to Meet with Interislander

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

Our MRM Facilitator Training broke new ground in many areas first by starting the new year off by having our first Facilitator Event in South Africa and later in the year by having a Facilitator Event for the first time in Wellington, New Zealand. In this case, ALL Academy got a special request from Interislander who hosted the MRM Train the Trainer Course for an internal group of 12. The event was held at Interislander’s office in Wellington on 08 October 2015. It was a successful event with engaged participants contributing to insightful discussions during this one day event. Thanks to Interislander for hosting this event and for helping to make our first event in New Zealand a memorable training experience.

Here is the list of participants from the event:

  1. Jonathan Birdsall – Interislander
  2. Chris Driver – Interislander
  3. Brian Dunleavy – Interislander
  4. Sjoerd Gorter – Interislander
  5. Harkesh Grover – Interislander
  6. Paul James – Interislander
  7. Ulrich Jurgens – Interislander
  8. James Mariner – Interislander
  9. Tim Marsden – Interislander
  10. Nelson Quirante – Interislander
  11. William Wilkinson – Interislander
  12. Darryl Wolff – Interislander
A lovely shot of an Interislander Ferry on voyage.

A lovely shot of an Interislander Ferry on voyage.

Oct 06 2015
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PSAM Academy in Singapore Hosts MRM Facilitator Training Event

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

PSAM Academy hosted a MRM Facilitator Training Course on 6 October 2015 at their institution in Singapore. A total of 22 participants attended the training course which composed of prospective facilitators and already certified facilitators who took the course as a refresher. This event did not only gave PSAM Academy the chance to increase their number of in-house trained facilitators but it also gave other companies in the area the chance to do the same.  Having more than one or several Certified Facilitators gives companies more possibilities for holding MRM courses and does not limit the courses to one person’s schedule or availability.

ALL Academy is grateful for the support that PSAM Academy has given to the MRM Programme!

List of participants from the event:

  1. Filip Van Gutte – Antwerp Maritime Academy
  2. Rohit Chitkara – Columbia Shipmanagement
  3. Dante Jerusalem – Columbia Shipmanagement
  4. Lin Hu – Columbia Shipmanagement
  5. Taj Mohamed – Columbia Shipmanagement
  6. Syed Mazhar Mohsin Naqvi – Columbia Shipmanagement
  7. Ruben Oggel – Columbia Shipmanagement
  8. Chow Ming Wong – Maritime Services Training Institute
  9. Sebastian Cardozo – Precious Shipping Company Ltd
  10. Ashraf Mullaji – Precious Shipping Company Ltd
  11. Narong Phukaeophuek – Precious Shipping Company Ltd
  12. Nares Singsa-ard – Precious Shipping Company Ltd
  13. Phillip Anand Rajoo – PSAM Academy
  14. Suwandi Bin Ismail – PSAM Academy
  15. Azman Bin Saini – PSAM Academy
  16. Perh Did Huat – PSAM Academy
  17. Soong Hooi Mun – PSAM Academy
  18. Mabel Hu – PSAM Academy
  19. Chan Yew Hock – PSAM Academy
  20. Mohamed Zamil Nair – PSAM Academy
  21. Nyi Nyi Than Moe – Wallenius Marine Singapore Pte Ltd
  22. San Win – Wallenius Marine Singapore Pte Ltd
The MRM Group at the PSAM Academy Lounge during the Facilitator training event in Singapore.

The MRM Group at the PSAM Academy Lounge during the Facilitator training event in Singapore.

Sep 23 2015
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MRM Event in Hamburg

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

ALL Academy goes to Hamburg, Germany on 23 September 2015 for another MRM Train the Trainer event. We have the pleasure to be hosted by MTC Marine Training Center Hamburg. The MRM events in Europe are always popular and fill up quickly. This is because it allows companies from many different countries around Europe to come together without having  to travel far. This event like many others was a attended by several different companies making the event diversified and often raises interesting issues. When several different companies come together, the company’s differences also bring attention their many similarities and what it is that all of the companies have in common.

List of participants from the event:

  1. Alejandro Justiniani – Bernard Schulte Shipmanagement
  2. Reza Akbari Alashti – Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd
  3. Jan Dethlefsen – Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd
  4. Faouzi Fradi – Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd
  5. Marvin Hollje – Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd
  6. Oskar Maro – Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd
  7. Christis Roussos – Colombia Shipmanagement Ltd
  8. Martin Finnberg – Hamburg Port Services GmbH
  9. Ilja Franzen – Hamburg Port Services GmbH
  10. Clemens Hermsmeyer – Hamburg Port Services GmbH
  11. Donatus Kulisch – Hamburg Port Services GmbH
  12. Marc Petrikowski – Hamburg Port Services GmbH
  13. Kurt Steuer – Hamburg Port Services GmbH
  14. Jan Stöck – Hamburg Port Services GmbH
  15. Eckart Wilharm – Hamburg Port Services GmbH
  16. Cees de Groot – Maritime Institute “Willem Barentsz”
  17. Marios Antoniou – Mastermind Shipmanagement Ltd
  18. Andreas Potamitis – Mastermind Shipmanagement Ltd
  19. Armin Cloodt – MTC Marine Training Center Hamburg GmbH
  20. Andreas Hartmann – MTC Marine Training Center Hamburg GmbH
  21. Norbert Büttner – Reederei NSB
  22. Yuriy Zakharov – Seaspan Ship Management Ltd
  23. Oleksii Chepok – Wallem Shipmanagement Ltd
Group photo taken inside the MTC Hamburg office where the MRM Facilitator Training event took place.

Group photo taken inside the MTC Hamburg office where the MRM Facilitator Training event took place.

 

Apr 29 2015
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ALL Academy and Prospect Facilitators Meet in Manila

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

Manila has been a reoccurring location over the past years for our MRM Train the Trainer courses. Often holding  2 or more events in Manila per year. The Filipino hospitality always makes us feel welcomed and at home.  On the 29th of April 2015, ALL Academy facilitated a Train the Trainer course with a group of participants from several different companies which contributes to interesting group dynamics and discussions and this event was no different. This event was hosted by KGJS Fleet Management Manila Inc., a manning agency established in 1993. ALL Academy wishes to thank KGJS Fleet Management Manila Inc. for hosting this successful event!

List of participants who attended the event:

  1. Brijendra Srivastava – Bernhard Schulte Ship Management
  2. Giovanni Saguid – Compass Training Center
  3. Arthur Sandoval – Compass Training Center
  4. Dennis Desabille – Grieg Philippines Inc.
  5. Emilio Oseña – Grieg Philippines Inc.
  6. Jannicke Steen – Grieg Star
  7. Efren Doctor – KGJS Fleet Management Manila Inc.
  8. Rey Evangelista – KGJS Fleet Management Manila Inc.
  9. Napo Florendo – KGJS Fleet Management Manila Inc.
  10. Michelle Angela Montana – KGJS Fleet Management Manila Inc.
  11. Ricardo Oleo Jr. – KGJS Fleet Management Manila Inc.
  12. Foong Yee Kuan – PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd
  13. Vera Christine Dadula – United Marine Training Center, Inc.
  14. Raymond Labra – United Marine Training Center, Inc.
  15. Rolando Ormas – United Marine Training Center, Inc.
Participants carefully listen to the presentation during the MRM Facilitator training event on 29 April 2015.

Participants carefully listen to the presentation during the MRM Facilitator training event on 29 April 2015.

 

The participants together with Martin Hernqvist pose for a group photo.

The participants together with Martin Hernqvist pose for a group photo.

Apr 14 2015
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Introduction to MRM at Furetank

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

On April 14, 2015, ALL Academy was at Furetank Rederi AB with its office located at Donsö, an island in the Gothenburg archipelago, to give an introduction to MRM. During the session, we touched on the main points and concepts of Maritime Resource Management and also discussed current issues from the maritime branch in relation to the MRM concepts. These type of sessions are sometimes done on location when a company is interested in giving its shore-side staff a preview of the MRM programme.

The group from Furetank Rederi AB during the introduction to MRM session held at their main office at Donsö.

The group from Furetank Rederi AB during the introduction to MRM session held at their main office at Donsö.

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