Crew Safety & Culture at Sea: Inside CHIRP’s Role in Superyacht Welfare | Yachting USA

Описание: 🚢 What really happens when near-misses at sea go unreported — and how can the industry learn before accidents turn fatal?

In this in-depth episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas sits down with Paul Shepherd, Chair of the CHIRP Superyacht Board, alongside superyacht Chief Officer Jonas Wiesand.

Recorded at METSTRADE Amsterdam, this candid conversation explores crew welfare, safety culture, and real-world risks onboard yachts, and how CHIRP provides a confidential, non-punitive reporting system that allows crew to share near-misses, unsafe practices, and welfare concerns — without fear of retaliation — so the entire industry can learn and improve.

🔍 In this episode, we explore:
What CHIRP is and why confidential reporting matters in yachting
Near-misses, unsafe practices, and hidden onboard risks
Work-aloft incidents and why they remain a leading danger
Diving operations, training gaps, and systemic safety failures
How yacht culture can silence safety concerns — and how to change it
Lessons yachting can learn from aviation safety systems
The difference between compliance and true safety culture
Practical ways captains, officers, and crew can reduce risk onboard

This is a straight-talking, experience-driven discussion focused on real incidents, real consequences, and real solutions — essential viewing for crew, captains, managers, and owners alike.

🛟 About CHIRP (Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme)

CHIRP is an independent, confidential reporting programme that allows maritime professionals to report safety concerns, near-misses, and hazardous practices anonymously. Reports are de-identified, analysed by experienced professionals, and shared with the industry to prevent future accidents.

🌐 Learn more or submit a confidential report:
👉 https://www.chirp.co.uk
📱 CHIRP Maritime app available on iOS & Android

✈️ Episode Sponsor: ATPI Travel

ATPI Travel supports professionals working in complex, high-risk industries worldwide, including maritime and yachting. Their specialist travel solutions prioritise crew welfare, duty of care, and operational efficiency across global operations.

🌐 Learn more about ATPI Travel:
👉 https://www.atpi.com

💬 Your turn:
Where do you see the biggest safety blind spots in yachting today — and how can crew be better supported to speak up? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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