Inmarsat Maritime i Maritime London amb el suport de Viasat presenten SEA-CARE per revolucionar la seguretat al mar del Regne Unit

Dijous, gener 9, 2025

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, and Maritime London have joined forces to launch SEA-CARE, a groundbreaking initiative uniting stakeholders from the maritime industry, regulatory bodies, and the UK government. This innovative working group aims to redefine maritime safety by leveraging the power of collective knowledge and data-sharing to address the sector’s most pressing challenges.

At the heart of SEA-CARE’s mission lies a commitment to inclusivity and impartiality, with Maritime London serving as a neutral facilitator to ensure balanced representation. The group is co-led by Jos Standerwick, Chief Executive of Maritime London, and Peter Broadhurst, Vice President of Safety & Regulatory at Inmarsat Maritime. Together, they oversee discussions that bring together diverse voices to shape the future of maritime safety.

What sets SEA-CARE apart is its focus on transforming raw data into actionable insights. Drawing inspiration from Inmarsat Maritime’s The Future of Maritime Safety report, which analyzes years of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) call records, the initiative underscores the value of real-world incident data. Now in its sixth year, the report highlights patterns and lessons from distress calls, offering an unparalleled resource for understanding safety risks at sea.

SEA-CARE seeks to go further by integrating the GMDSS dataset with other critical information sources, creating a holistic view of maritime safety. This collaborative effort aims to uncover new strategies and best practices, empowering the industry to anticipate and address safety risks more effectively.

By fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, SEA-CARE signals a new era in maritime safety. It stands as a testament to the potential of shared knowledge to not only improve safety standards but also save lives, shaping a future where the seas are safer for all who navigate them.

“While distress call data provides valuable information, the reasons the calls are made are not always clear from the data,” said Peter Broadhurst. “The volume of calls year on year is persistently high, and a high proportion also turn out to have been unnecessary. If we enriched GMDSS data with this information, for example, our industry could implement preventive measures to reduce the call volume.”

The inaugural meeting of the SEA-CARE group convened experts from key organizations, including the London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association, the International Maritime Rescue Federation, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the International Transport Workers’ Federation. The discussions focused on exploring how diverse datasets could be combined to create a more comprehensive perspective on maritime safety. Potential data sources considered included contributions from flag states, the IMO, insurance brokers, and shipping companies.

Recognizing the sensitivities around sharing proprietary or confidential information, the group proposed the use of anonymized data as a solution. By analyzing historical data stripped of identifiers, the group highlighted that valuable insights could still be extracted without risking reputational harm to stakeholders. This approach was widely supported as a key strategy to advance the goals of the SEA-CARE initiative while addressing privacy concerns.

Jos Standerwick commented: “This conversation has been important because it has shown the scale of the challenge when it comes to sharing the appropriate data to create a better and more objective overview of maritime safety. However, importantly, we have also established that stakeholders are willing to engage fully with that challenge.”

The SEA-CARE committee scheduled their next session for early 2025, focusing on identifying the top five safety challenges currently impacting the maritime industry. During this session, members plan to determine which organizations to engage for data-sharing collaborations aimed at gaining deeper insights into safety risks and developing effective solutions.

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