Safety In The Cruise Sector

Send us Fan MailOver 31 million people took a cruise last year. The global cruise market continues to grow, with more vessels launching every year and a revenue forecast for 26% growth in the next 5 years.We talk with Captain Aseem Hashmi, master of the iconic Cunard flagship Queen Mary 2 about safety and the changes he has experienced and implemented over his 30 year career.The cruise sector has seen a long term trend in reduction of operational accidents and we ask Aseem for his analysis on how that has been achieved.  Aseem is also insightful about how important the leadership role is for the Captain and officers onboard passenger vessels.  He should know a thing or two about that; with 1,173 crew under his command and up 2,691 passengers in his care, during each voyage onboard Queen Mary 2.This episode of Sea Views is supported and funded by CHIRP and The Seafarers’ Charity:Make an incident report to CHIRP Maritime hereNEWS!  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