Maritime eLearning provider MarinePALS has launched an initiative to make selected subscription videos from its platform related to crew operations in enclosed spaces freely available on YouTube, to promote improved seafarer safety.
The company notes that, based on recent data from the ship management association InterManager, more than 30 seafarers lost their lives due to asphyxiation in enclosed spaces in 2023. This figure marks the second-highest annual number of fatalities recorded in nearly three decades.
Most of these tragic incidents occurred during planned work, underscoring the need for improved training and safety measures.
The free resources include a re-enactment of a real-life enclosed space fatality incident on a tanker, to emphasise the importance of always following safety procedures, as well as a video highlighting the hidden dangers of nitrogen gas when used to inert tanks onboard a vessel.
“We believe that the crucial information found in these videos can make a significant difference in enhancing safety standards and preventing further tragedies at sea and so we have decided to make them freely available to all seafarers,” said Capt Pradeep Chawla, CEO of MarinePALS.
“Our goal is to provide seafarers with the knowledge they need to protect themselves and their colleagues, ultimately saving lives.”
