May Safety Champion
By Kirsty Fletcher-Reid on 29 May 2019
The coveted title of Safety Champion of the month is not just awarded for spotting potential incidents or issues on board. Our health and safety team always appreciate it when they receive Safety Observation Cards which demonstrate forward thinking and an investment in making the environment on board a vessel a better place for everyone.
With this in mind, the Safety Observation Card which gained the attention of our team this month was one that highlighted the cumbersome cap present on an offshore fuel hose. It was noticed that the existing cap was creating an additional manual handling hazard for the operator when trying to connect the hose. Once the inefficiency had been observed, an alternative arrangement was suggested which then allowed operators to disconnect the heavy cap prior to connecting the fuel hose.
The innovative person behind this observation and corresponding solution was Mr Manuel Soares, an AB working on board Standard Viking. Manuel's proactive approach to the safe operation will not only benefit the deck crew on board this vessel, but also any other vessels who operate at the installation.
We would like to pass on our thanks to Manuel, and out Congratulations on winning the coveted title of Safety Champion of the Month!
"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