Inmarsat Maritime and Maritime London Establish SEA-CARE Working Group for Maritime Safety
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, in collaboration with Maritime London, has launched SEA-CARE, a new industry working group dedicated to enhancing maritime safety through the sharing of information and insights.
The SEA-CARE working group consists of representatives from various sectors, including industry stakeholders, regulators, and government officials, with Maritime London serving as a neutral facilitator to ensure balanced discussions between Inmarsat and the stakeholders involved. Jos Standerwick, Chief Executive of Maritime London, is leading the group alongside Peter Broadhurst, Vice President of Safety and Regulatory at Inmarsat Maritime.
One of the primary objectives of SEA-CARE is to leverage data sharing to gain a comprehensive understanding of maritime safety challenges and develop effective strategies to address them. Drawing inspiration from Inmarsat Maritime’s annual report, “The Future of Maritime Safety,” which examines Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) call records, SEA-CARE aims to utilize such data to identify trends and patterns that can inform best safety practices within the industry.
Peter Broadhurst emphasized the importance of enriching GMDSS data with additional information to reduce unnecessary distress calls and improve overall safety measures. By combining various datasets and analyzing real incident data, SEA-CARE aims to unlock valuable insights that can drive positive change in the maritime sector.
To address concerns related to data privacy and confidentiality, SEA-CARE members have agreed to use anonymized historical data for analysis, ensuring that sensitive information remains protected while still contributing to the group’s objectives.
The committee has outlined plans for their upcoming session in early 2025, where they will identify the top safety issues facing the industry and approach relevant organizations for data sharing. By collaborating and exchanging information, SEA-CARE aims to enhance safety practices and mitigate risks within the maritime domain.
Jos Standerwick highlighted the significance of stakeholders’ willingness to engage in the data-sharing challenge, emphasizing the collective effort needed to create a comprehensive and objective overview of maritime safety.
SEA-CARE’s commitment to promoting collaboration and information sharing underscores the industry’s dedication to enhancing safety standards and fostering a culture of proactive risk management in maritime operations.