Best Solution to a Major OHS Risk - Highly Commended CSR Shipping Ltd

CSR Shipping has an interest in two vessels that carry over one million tonnes of dry bulk cargo around the Australian coast each year and also manages a bulk cement ship. CSR Shipping employs 105 people.

Worldwide experience shows that lifeboat training drills can present serious hazards for crews. Recently, in a fatal incident involving a vessel not covered by the Seacare scheme, two Filipino seamen were killed in a lifeboat drill off Port Hedland. In response to the hazards associated with lifeboat drills, many companies have opted to conduct drills without �crewing� the lifeboat. However, this approach denies crew members the experience and confidence to launch a lifeboat in an emergency situation.

In acknowledging this problem, the crew of CSR Shipping's MV Goliath, led by 3rd mate Joe Abeysena, went about developing a comprehensive lifeboat training manual, revised procedure, upgraded load bearing equipment and a supporting maintenance program. The manual and procedure governs lifeboat drills in practice, markedly improving safety and crew confidence during participation in lifeboat training drills.

Congratulations CSR Shipping Ltd.