Safety comes second, says report
Some 50% of crews working on offshore support vessels are willing to compromise safety for a contract, according to a new report published by Canada-based Helm Operations.
The newly published report on workboat and OSV safety, The Impact of Crew Engagement and Organizational Culture on Maritime Safety in the Workboats and OSV Sectors, summarises six months of research by Fathom Maritime Intelligence and primary data collection and analysis by Southampton Solent University, UK.
According to the report, 50% of crews would compromise safety rather than say ‘no’ to clients and senior management, while almost 80% of crews believe commercial pressures could influence the safety of their working practices.
“This report identifies shortcomings in current safety cultures, and makes recommendations on how the workboat and OSV sectors can enhance and audit safe working practices,” said Rob DeBruyne, co-founder and CEO of Helm Operations.
The report also draws on original analysis of Port State Control detention records, feedback from 50 individuals from various off-shore companies, incident case studies, and input from leaders in best practice.
The full version of the report can be downloaded online.
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