Hear some tips on how to keep yourself calm, cool and safe during the summer. 

Further reference can be found in the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/763497/Code_of_safe_working_practices_for_merchant_seafarers__amendment_3_October_2018.pdf)

This podcast is free for you to listen. I only ask that you share the podcast with your friends and colleagues, and subscribe to this channel to stay updated. You can email me at parani@parani.org with any feedback that you may have.

TT Episode 8 Hot Weather Safety

A tropical illness while you're at sea, days away from land can be serious. Take away quick tips to protect yourself from nasty bugs. More info at these links:

1. https://www.tos.nl/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Malaria_Guidelines-TOS-2016.pdf
2. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/
3. https://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/mosquito-milk-how-does-mosquito-milk-work

Share this podcast with your friends and colleagues. Email me at parani@parani.org with any feedback that you may have.

TT Episode 9 Tropical Disease Prevention

We look at lessons in maritime leadership from the Titanic tragedy of April 1912. It is better to learn from the mistakes of others than just our own. The Titanic is one of the case-studies in my book Golden Stripes-Leadership on the High Seas which also sponsors this episode. Write to me at parani@parani.org to share your views.

ML Episode 9 Titanic

Fatigue is a big leadership killer. Here's how to spot signs of fatigue and how to ensure you stay alert to apply your skills and experience.

Further guidance can be found in the IMO circular on fatigue:http://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/HumanElement/Documents/MSC.1-Circ.1598.pdf. 

Have suggestions or comments? Get in touch with me at parani.org.

ML Episode 10: Fatigue

Enjoy the holiday season but enjoy any alcohol responsibly.

Some of the case studies regarding shipboard casualties:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/547c6f83e5274a4290000033/KarinSchepers.pdf
http://hbmci.gov.gr/js/investigation%20report/final/01-2017%20ST.%20GREGORY.pdf
http://hbmci.gov.gr/js/investigation%20report/final/01-2017%20ST.%20GREGORY.pdf

Write to me at parani@parani.org to share your views.

ML Episode 11 Alcohol

Management by Objectives is an effective way to lead, provided you know the why, what and how.

The BIMCO KPI system is quite popular in the shipping industry (https://www.bimco.org/ships-ports-and-voyage-planning/shipping-kpi-system).

Enjoy and a Happy New Year
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ML Episode 12 KPI

NTSB report: https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/MAR1801.pdf

Would be great to exchange views. I'm available at vsparani@gmail.com or parani@parani.org. Please subscribe to this chanel (for free) on Soundcloud or Spotify so you can get updates when new episodes are uploaded.

Stay safe and live to lead!
Parani

ML Episode 13 Caribbean Fantasy

A phenomenal interview with Dr. Nippin Anand, principal at Novellus Solutions. He has great insights into how safety systems work and how we can improve accident investigation, among other things. He can be reached at https://novellus.solutions/.

This episode is sponsored by the book Golden Stripes- Leadership on the High Seas. Available on Amazon and other retailers.

Shiptalk Episode 1 Dr.Nippin Anand

Captain John Konrad, Co-author of the book Deepwater Horizon: The Untold Story of the Gulf Oil Disaster (https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Horizon-Untold-Explosion-Deepwater/dp/B004Q3KZNY/) and founder of the gCaptain website (https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/golden-stripes-leadership-on-the-high-seas-by-capt-v-s-parani/47321/11), talks about his insights on accidents in a complex work environment.

If you enjoyed the episode, feel free to let me know your feedback through my website, (https://www.parani.org/) parani.org, or connect with me on LinkedIn

Ep 6 Capt. John Konrad - Deepwater Horizon

Dr. Matt Offord, former submarine and surface ship Royal Navy Officer, currently lecturer at the University of Glasgow (https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/business/staff/mattofford/) and leadership consultant (https://consultcoscoroba.com/) talks about the similarities in leadership development in the Royal Navy, commercial shipping and the corporate world. Watch out for some interesting sea-stories!

If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by subscribing to the podcast- it helps to promote this resource to more colleagues at sea. Drop a comment. Or, get in touch though my website parani.org. There you'll find links to the book Golden Stripes that Matt talks about in this episode. Stay Safe!

Shiptalk Episode 11 Dr. Matt Offord

Management by walking around (MBA) is a free leadership tool. Here I share a few tips to make them more effective. I share some more tips in my book Golden Stripes - Leadership on the High Seas.

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast (free) on Spotify or Soundcloud and share the link with your colleagues. Feel free to reach out tome through my website parani.org. Cheers!

ML Episode 14 MBA (Management By walking Around)

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Ep 6 Capt. John Konrad - Deepwater Horizon

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