DON’T GO OUT! Often heard as a surfing term, however, the same applies for going out in the water either in person or by boat! Boating is both exciting and relaxing. However, boating can be a hazardous activity and there are several ways that a boating trip can turn sour if you are not properly […]
It’s YOUR responsibility! We’re out of our busy summer period and now various operators find themselves entering different seasonal periods. Whether that be whale watching, winter school holidays etc. During these times, passenger bad behaviour is often excused or even overlooked due to busy tourism times. DON’T! Last year AMSA issued a number of fines […]
Whether you believe it, or not psychological risks exist in every workplace and the maritime industry is no exception. Before I get into this topic I have to admit that it is one close to my heart as I’ve lost many friends and a few family members to suicide, most of which were in the […]
How to Avoid Becoming Involved in a Boating Accident Master’s Responsibility It’s vitally important to remember that as the Master you hold the safety and wellbeing of not only the people on your boat but also those who may be in the water or on other watercraft. As the Master you must ensure you know […]
Do I need or want it? Managed services is the practice of outsourcing the responsibility for maintaining, and anticipating need for, a range of processes and functions, for the purpose of improved operations and reduced budgetary expenditures through the reduction of directly-employed staff. – Wikipedia 2024 has been a big year already to date! With […]
Do YOU know your responsibilities? It’s whale season again and there are more whales arriving every day which is great for tourist operators. However, while whales are great for tourists, many other operators can and are impacted by whales in their area. While passengers (and workers) enjoy seeing whales while on the water, operators of […]
Do you know about the proposed changes? You may or may not have known that AMSA are proposing changes to Marine Order 504 (MO504) and from Shorlink’s side we believe AMSA are catching up to us! The good news is that the bulk of the “proposed” changes are already in the SMS manuals Shorlink develops […]
Things you DON’T want to be involved in! This article is focused on the 8 most common boating accidents! With more people taking to the water for their recreation, this means there are more craft out therewhich in turns means the potential to be involved in an accident is becoming greater. No matter if you’re […]
Let Shorlink assist….. Given the success and knowledge of Shorlink in the marine industry, we were approached some time ago, about expanding to include vessel clean, maintenance and management. So that is what we did! We understand returning from sea, your crew usually do a clean of your vessel. This is usually what we call […]
Let Shorlink assist….. Given the success and knowledge of Shorlink in the marine industry, we were approached some time ago, about expanding to include vessel clean, maintenance and management. So that is what we did! Whilst the end of summer is definitely here, the beginning of winter often means less time IN the water and […]
