Services to clients
The key activities of Gard's Loss Prevention team are:
(1) developing of written Loss Prevention advice, including Gard updates,
(2) Actively contributing to client training
(3) providing individual advise to clients
Written Loss Prevention material
The Loss Prevention team produces a range of written advice covering relevant subjects on maritime security. Loss Prevention advice is published to help members and clients to identify which aspects of their operation are worthy of closer attention to minimize accidents.
- Gard updates (Loss Prevention Circulars, Gard alerts & Case studies for onboard safety meetings )
- Loss Prevention Calendar
- Topic compilations
- Gard News - Guidance publications (Stowaways, bills of lading, DRI etc)
Client training and individual advisories
Participation in clients' seminars and meetings is also seen as vital to loss prevention, and a wide variety of topics have been discussed, experiences shared, and areas highlighted as part of these meetings, all of which have benefited clients. Crisis Management has become a subject of increasing interest, and advice has been sought by clients concerned about dealing with the media and authorities in the event of a high profiel casualty.
Client training covering topics as diverse as:
- Criminalisation of seafarers
- Risk assessment and safety awareness
- Pilot handling and electronic navigation
- Crisis management and media handling