16 LMM V I S I O N ISSUE 18 | Q3 2024 SEAFARERS’ INTERVIEW and audits to ranks, and evaluating the risk according to their likelihood and severity. Based on our risk assessments, we can plan and implement appropriate measures to prevent, reduce, or control the risks. 4. Provide training: One of the best ways to keep our crew and vessel safe and productive, is to ensure that we have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform our tasks. We should provide regular and relevant training to our team and crew members, on topics such as safety procedures, emergency response, hazard identification, and proper operation of the equipment as well. 5. Encourage teamwork and support: Working in highrisk environment can be stressful and demanding for me and the team members. We may face physical, mental, or emotional challenges that can affect our motivation, confidence or health. We can help our team cope with these challenges by encouraging teamwork and support. I can foster a positive and collaborative team culture be setting clear and realistic goals, recognizing and rewarding achievements, promoting trust, and respect, and resolving conflicts constructively. 6. Review and improve: We can keep vessel / team safe and productive in high-risk tasks by reviewing and improving processes and practices. We should evaluate our team’s performance, outcomes and feedback, and identify any strengths and weakness. GA: By taking it seriously and presence of mind. No obstructions and unnecessary movements while undertaking the high-risk tasks. Discuss with my subordinates the hazards on the working area to avoid any accident. CM: When undertaking high-risk tasks, prioritizing and organizing the approach to a certain task must come to place. Most of the time when dealing with high-risk task, people tend to focus on the general point of view of the task but sometimes they miss out important aspects or key points and that’s why they get distracted throughout the whole process. So, by organizing the key points of dealing with a certain task, you can stay focused all throughout the process and will not miss out on any important aspect for a certain task. PF: To maintain focus during high-risk tasks I employ a multifaceted approach. I usually begin by breaking down high-risk tasks into smaller more manageable tasks allowing me to concentrate on one task at a time. Another useful tool is to prioritize and plan ahead when undertaking high-risk tasks based on importance and urgency. I try to minimize also distractions such as avoiding unnecessary conversations, lowering down a bit the volume in VHF’s when in bridge. Finally, in order to manage potential stress and anxiety when undertaking high-risk tasks, I try to be as calm as possible by sometimes deep breathing and try to have my mind clear of any other thoughts which helps me stay concentrated and focused on the task. DV: I remain focused on high-risk task by minimizing distractions, such as silencing unnecessary noise and working in a controlled environment. I also use checklists to ensure I follow every step accurately and take short breaks when necessary to maintain my concentration. JLR: By having a good rest/sleep to restore my energy and alertness. I remove things that might cause interruptions like phone by going offline; all that can cause distractions on my job. Prioritize task by taking the important one when in high energy, or prioritizing one task at a time. AG: You must have a good rest, proceed to the task by prioritizing the thing on hands, try to limit the amount of time. When you are energetic and passionate about what you are doing, you may be able to complete things in half of the time you’re not. So, give yourself more time to finish them and tackle one thing after another. NL: I plan ahead of time in order for the high-risk tasks to be performed without any other tasks being performed at the same time. Minimizing, or even better eliminating if possible, multitasking will help in performing high-risk tasks without distraction for the persons performing the task.
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