Sea Views
Sea Views podcast where we are floating the big issues in maritime. We talk with thought provoking experts in maritime and every guest brings their own perspective on how to bring about change so that all seafarers live a safer and better life at sea.
Sea Views is supported by The CHIRP Charitable Trust and funded by The Seafarers' Charity.
And now you can also watch Sea Views on CHIRP Maritime's YouTube channel.
Sea Views
Offshore Energy Safety In A New Era
Ensuring Safety in Offshore Energy: Industry Insights and Future Challenges.
In this episode of the Sea Views podcast, Graham Skinner of Offshore Energies UK and Pete Lowson from the Maritime & Coastguard Agency discuss safety practices in the offshore oil, gas, and wind industries. They delve into the industry’s safety records, the importance of cross-sector collaboration, and the impact of new technologies such as AI and autonomous vessels.
NEWSFLASH! If you love listening to us....you can also watch Sea Views episodes on YouTube at CHIRP Maritime or The Seafarers' Charity channels.
The conversation highlights the significant employment numbers in these sectors, the shared lessons from past incidents, and future challenges, including climate change and the increasing complexity of managing offshore operations. Both Graham and Pete emphasise the critical importance of continuous improvement, training, and adaptation to ensure safety in these rapidly developing industries.
Topics discussed:
Overview of the Offshore Energy Industry
Safety Records and Improvements
Sharing Safety Lessons Across Sectors
Exercises and Training in Offshore Safety
Differences Between Oil, Gas, and Renewables
Future Challenges, Security and Technological Innovations
Climate Change and Severe Weather
The Future of Oil and Gas in the North Sea
Supporting Maritime Workers
Maritime & Coastguard Agency web site
Offshore Energies UK web site
Sea Views podcast by Ahoy Communications Ltd and editing by powowpodcasts.com
NEWS! If you love listening to us....you can also watch Sea Views episodes on YouTube at CHIRP Maritime or The Seafarers' Charity channels.
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