Bulk Carriers & Maritime Safety Culture

Send us Fan MailBulk Carriers: The Hidden Work Horses of The SeaIn this episode of Sea Views, hosts Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell speak with Matt Shirley (CEO, Safe Harbours Australia) and Marco Blanco (CFO, Safe Harbours Australia) - veteran maritime pilots leading a consultancy that’s reshaping the standards of bridge team management and port safety worldwide.What we cover:Why bulk carriers are the “workhorses of the sea” and how Australia became their global hubHow Safe Harbours Australia trains bridge teams for high-stakes decision-makingWhat the Ships of Shame era taught the world about maritime accountabilityHow communication and leadership directly impact safety cultureWhy treating crews as assets and not commodities drives operational excellenceAbout Safe Harbours AustraliaWith over 140 years of combined commercial shipping experience and 70 years as qualified marine pilots, Safe Harbours Australia delivers independent consultancy, peer reviews, operational assessments, and advanced Bridge Team Management Training. Their expertise covers pilotage safety systems, simulator facilitation, incident investigation, and autonomous shipping design.🔗 www.safeharbours.com.auHostsJulia Gosling, Host, Sea Views  https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaahoy/Adam Parnell, Director, CHIRP Maritime  https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-parnell-chirp/GuestsMatt Shirley, CEO, Safe Harbours Australia  https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-shirley-0435a8206/Marco Blanco, CFO, Safe Harbours Australia  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-blanco-837b4a192/NEWS!  If you love listening to us....you can also watch Sea Views episodes on YouTube.CHIRPImproving safety at sea worldwide through the confidential and independent reporting programme.Make an incident report to CHIRP Maritime hereThe Seafarers' CharityImproving the lives of seafarers and their families for more than 105 years.by Ahoy Communications Ltd