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cially in industries where the stakes are high, but ARC has found it essential for long-term safety improvements.

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Communication is the backbone of any successful safety free insulation and spill-proof shelves. It includes program, and, in human factors, it’s no different. Too often, a 2” thermometer, miscommunications or assumptions onboard or between ship secure locking, and and shore lead to preventable incidents. Almost every report interior lighting for from the National Transportation Safety Board shows that a added convenience. critical failure from an accident, whether it is a massive con-

Designed for energy tainer ship or a small tugboat, comes from miscommunication ef¿ ciency, it uses or a failure to communicate. These incidents can be fatal.

At ARC, we’ve made signi? cant strides in improving com-

R-134A refrigerant munication. We’ve implemented bi-weekly meetings with ev- and features a pull- ery ship in our ? eet using video conferencing tools to improve out cooling system. communication, aided by our full ? eet adoption of Starlink.

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These aren’t just high-level check-ins; they involve the entire performance and crew, from the captain to the cadets. Everyone is encouraged convenience!

to participate, share what’s working, and highlight what needs improvement. In addition, ARC uses a monthly newsletter to

CONTACT US TODAY relay safety information to the ? eet so that important details are 518-828-2180 shared between the ships. This inclusive communication ensures

[email protected] that critical feedback is shared across all levels of the operation. www.rtfmanufacturing.com

We also use regular surveys to gauge the effectiveness of our communication strategies and to identify areas for further improvement. By addressing the feedback we receive from the ? eet, we ensure that we’re not just talking about safety but continually improving it.

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Conclusion

THE FUTURE OF

As an active participant in the Maritime Security Program,

MARITIME DEFENSE helping deliver military cargo needed for U.S. armed forces,

ARC takes our operations seriously. With this in mind, we see creating this culture as not only helping to create a safer, more ef? cient maritime work environment but also a way to sup- port our nation’s security. ARC is leading with human factors analysis and we share these three core principles in the hope the rest of the maritime community will follow. www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com

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