March 2021 Safety Champion
By Kirsty Fletcher-Reid on 31 Mar 2021
The Safety Champion Award for March has been given to Kieran Webster, Chief Engineer on board Standard Olympus.
The award has been given for Kieran’s observation and subsequently his actions after spotting a potentially dangerous situation in the engine room. Whilst crew were performing work on the tank tops, sufficient safety measures to ensure open ER plates had not been taken and there was a potential for an incident. Kieran stopped the job and held a TOFS with the crew involved. The hazardous situation was then rectified, and crew awareness was improved for the future.
We would like to congratulate Kieran on receiving the Safety Champion Title and commend his diligence and his use of Stop the Job as well as taking the time to explain to the crew the reasoning behind it.
In addition, we would like to give an honourable mention to Benjamin McLean, 2nd Officer on FS Balmoral. During a routine inspection of lifebuoys, Benjamin found two buoys that had been lashed in place making them unavailable for immediate use in the event of an emergency. Whilst it is good practice to secure items for sea, particularly in the winter months, this is never the case when it comes to lifesaving equipment which should always be ready for immediate use.
Thank you again to all crew for their continued efforts and engagement in our safety culture. We appreciate every single Safety Observation card we receive, and its testament to you all for upholding such standards across the fleet.
"Fletcher's flexible and innovative approach to business and the professionalism of their crew has played an important role in helping us deliver a safe, reliable and cost-effective service to our clients. We look forward to building on this going forward as we continue to seek new and exciting opportunities in an exceptionally competitive marketplace."
Oilchart, 2016“[We would] like to thank you and the rest of the crew on the FS Aberdour for your assistance, positive attitude and total flexibility during the last 5/6 weeks since we started this Project. The communication has been invaluable with all the challenges that have faced us. Thank you very much for your assistance, you’re all a credit to your team on-board the FS Aberdour and also Fletcher Group.”
Centrica, June 2017“It was a pleasure to work with all of you, especially when the project is completed without any operation issue on the fluids / cement / waste management side. It was a great success to complete this.”
Perenco, August 2017“I cannot thank you enough for the work that you have done for us, all credit to you and your crew. I will be passing back some very positive comments. On behalf of both the Standard Princess and her crew and also the Standard Supplier, I appreciate all your help.”
Centrica, November 2017"[We] would like to take the opportunity to thank you and your Team for the level of support that you have given us with both vessels through this campaign. The vessel Masters and crews have been an absolute credit to your organisation and I would look forward to working with Fletcher Group again in the future if this is the manner in which you conduct your business.
I would like to wish you all every success and I am sure that we will work again in the not-too-distant future."
Ineos, July 2018It has been a please working with you! Thank you for your support the past few months and th flexible attitude of your crew. This was much appreciated by our team.
Allseas, February 2019