“Crises can have a profound impact on the maritime industry, affecting not only operation but also the well-being of all Stakeholders involved. It is essential for maritime professionals to engage actively in preparedness, prevention, and crisis management efforts to enhance collective resilience. Education, particularly through training and role playing, serves as a crucial tool for navigating crises effectively.

 

Last September 24-26, 2024, another Crisis Management Seminar was held at the Lanson Place Hotel Mall of Asia, Pasay City organized by Klaveness Ship Management AS in collaboration with GARD and the Norwegian Training Center (NTC). The seminar themed: Prepare, Prevent, and Manage (Navigating Crisis with Resilience) drew participation from 54 sea-based Officers and 10 shore-based Leaders from the following shipping companies, including:

 

• Klaveness Shipmanagement AS.
• Solvang Maritime AS       
• Westfal-Larsen Management  AS   
• Odfjell
• Grieg Star Shipping
• Southfield Agencies, Inc.                        
• Gearbulk  Norway AS                                                       
• Wilhelmsen-Smith Bell Manning, Inc.
• Dohle Ship Management Phils. Corp.

 

To ensure a comprehensive learning experience, resource persons with extensive experience in their respective fields facilitated the seminar. These experts guided maritime officers in preparing for potential crises, assessing situations strategically, responding effectively under pressure and mitigating legal and insurance-related issues that may arise during incidents – all while prioritizing the safety of both crew and the vessel. The speakers included:

 

Mr. Edwin Ebreo, ExeQserve – Communication

Mr. Marius Schonberg, Gard AS – Prevention Losses and Proactive Crisis Response

Mr. Scott May, Gallagher Marine Systems – Qualified Individual

Mr. Torbjorn Rogde, Seascape – Decision Making and Table Top Exercises
Prof. Jorn Hetland, Bergen University – Human Behavior in the Aftermath of a Crisis

 

For over 12 years, Klaveness Ship Management AS has been taking the lead in making this maritime event purposeful and contributory for a safer and more efficient vessel operations. The insights gained from this seminar are invaluable for fostering a culture of preparedness and resilience in the maritime sector.”