In this episode of the Seatrade Trade Maritime News podcast, Emma Howell speaks with Tim Coffin, CEO of Tristar Maritime Logistics, about the importance of putting seafarers’ safety and wellbeing at the heart of shipping business.
Tim reflects on the origins and growth of the Tristar Safety at Sea Conference, and explains why it brings seafarers and shore-based leaders together for direct, live conversations. The discussions span mental health and workload pressures to psychological safety, crew cohesion. As well as the challenges of speaking up in a hierarchical environment and exploring what it takes to build a safer, more supportive maritime workplace.
The conference will also consider how technology, training and feedback can improve life on board, and why a healthy workforce is both a moral responsibility and a foundation for business success.
Tim shares his hopes for the conference and a message for young seafarers: their voices matter, and their colleagues ashore care.
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