Safety Champion of the Month
By Kirsty Fletcher-Reid on 10 May 2018
Since the implementation of our Safety Observation Card Scheme, we have had a great response from our Crews voicing their perceived potential hazards on board our vessels. Whilst most of these potential hazards are just that: potential, it is important for all seafarers to be aware of the dangerous environment within which they operate daily. We are therefore grateful that crews are becoming increasingly aware and active towards highlighting possible incidents before they have the opportunity to happen.
With this in mind, we are pleased to announce that the winner of this month’s competition is Mr Edgar (Eddie) Gobins! Huge congratulations to Eddie who has worked for Fletcher as 2nd Officer and now Chief Officer on board the FS Arendal.
Eddie now receives the new and very coveted title of Safety Champion for the month! Eddie identified a weakness in a particular model of lifebuoy which could have resulted in a small, but rather incredulous floatation issue should it have been used in a real-life incident. We have since been able to share this information with the fleet, resulting in similar issues being highlighted and resolved.
Thanks again to Eddie, and congratulations on the new title!!
"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