The Seafarers’ Charity, a significant funder of maritime safety and welfare initiatives, is celebrating Maritime Safety Week (4-8 July) with the launch of a new safety drill competition and is calling on everyone who works at sea to get involved by practicing and improving their crew muster drill.
If users are a Marvel at the essential muster drill on the boat, users can enter the competition by posting a photo or video of their best time for their Muster Drill on their social media accounts with the hashtag #SafetyDrillTime.
Muster drill
By practicing and getting faster, users could save vital seconds in a real emergency
Whatever kind of boat you are on, everyone is required to practice the muster drill. The competition is designed to share just how good the crew is at this vital safety drill. By practicing and getting faster, users could save vital seconds in a real emergency at sea and help save lives.
Any kind of maritime vessel including sailing, fishing, or commercial shipping and ferries is invited to take part in the competition. See the picture for instructions, practice the drill and record the best attempt with a photo or a video, and share skills on their social media accounts.
Selection criteria
The judges will consider speed, technique, and style. Winners will receive the 2022 Safety Champions plaque to put in pride of place on their boat as well as some great safety gear from Guy Cotton Clothing (UK entries only) and XTRATUF Footwear. Fishing News is guaranteeing an extra special prize for the fishing crew, their winning crew photo will be featured in their upcoming edition.
The competition opens on 30 June and continues throughout Maritime Safety Week which takes place from 4-8 July. Users have until midnight on Sunday 10 July to upload their entries. Winners will be announced during the following week.
