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
Bulk Carriers & Maritime Safety Culture
Bulk Carriers: The Hidden Work Horses of The Sea
In this episode of Sea Views, hosts Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell speak with Matt Shirley (CEO, Safe Harbours Australia) and Marco Blanco (CFO, Safe Harbours Australia) - veteran maritime pilots leading a consultancy that’s reshaping the standards of bridge team management and port safety worldwide.
What we cover:
Why bulk carriers are the “workhorses of the sea” and how Australia became their global hub
- How Safe Harbours Australia trains bridge teams for high-stakes decision-making
- What the Ships of Shame era taught the world about maritime accountability
- How communication and leadership directly impact safety culture
- Why treating crews as assets and not commodities drives operational excellence
About Safe Harbours Australia
With over 140 years of combined commercial shipping experience and 70 years as qualified marine pilots, Safe Harbours Australia delivers independent consultancy, peer reviews, operational assessments, and advanced Bridge Team Management Training. Their expertise covers pilotage safety systems, simulator facilitation, incident investigation, and autonomous shipping design.
🔗 www.safeharbours.com.au
Hosts
Julia Gosling, Host, Sea Views https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaahoy/
Adam Parnell, Director, CHIRP Maritime https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-parnell-chirp/
Guests
Matt Shirley, CEO, Safe Harbours Australia https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-shirley-0435a8206/
Marco Blanco, CFO, Safe Harbours Australia https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-blanco-837b4a192/
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