IMPERATIVE FOR YOUR CREW’S SAFETY Whilst Distress flares are a valuable safety item that can aid rescuers in locating you in the event of an emergency but…knowing how to use them effectively and safely is imperative! While flares are easy to use it’s important that you know how to use them properly and safely to […]
It is everyone’s favourite time of the year again..whale season! Whale season brings an air of excitement and wonder, as people from all walks of life gather to witness the majestic giants of the ocean in their natural habitat. It’s a day filled with awe and joy, not just for the eager spectators but also […]
Do you know the rules, restrictions and fines? Smartphones are becoming increasingly important on boats as engine and electronics makers integrate them so they act as an important link. However, mobile phone usage has been a contributing factor in marine incidents. Users can now do everything from SMS access (via digital platform like Seaflux), monitoring […]
What do you know, do you need one? In the marine industry, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) legislation generally treats PLBs as personal man-overboard (MOB) safety devices rather than as a substitute for mandatory, vessel-registered Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs). Specific regulations are dictated by regional and national authorities. Tracey was speaking to a client […]
People spend up to one third or more of their adult lives at work, and workplace issues are a common source of stress for many. This is never truer than in the maritime industry, especially in the commercial fishing and charter sectors. It is impossible to have a workplace where everyone’s roles, expectations, and personalities work perfectly together, […]
Would you know what to do? While most of us hope we never have to deal with an emergency situation at sea or in our shore-based business, but the fact is we can find ourselves in an emergency situation which requires swift action at any moment. Even though we don’t think about it the simple […]
Lithium Batteries are becoming more and more present in our day-to-day living, including being on your vessel and unfortunately adds another layer of danger and cause of serious incident onboard. AMSA reported a recent case, and we would like to bring it to your attention and look at the dangers more closely. An explosion occurred […]
Hi everyone – it is Tracey here, the Administration in Shorlink. My first newsletter but I truly felt it was needed as I am seeing firsthand the impact of AMSA so far in 2026. We have only been back from our Christmas break for a couple of weeks, and every single day we have had […]
If you’re new to Shorlink, welcome! Each year, we like to kick things off with a newsletter focused on the importance of refreshing your business and vessel operations. This includes a handy checklist to help ensure you’ve got everything in place for a safe and successful year ahead. 👉 Feel free to print this checklist […]
Well, here we are again at the end of another year — and what a year it’s been! Firstly, the major revision of Marine Order 504 has certainly caused more than a few headaches for mariners and increased our workload tenfold. While it’s vital to ensure the health and safety of everyone in our industry, […]
