SHIPSHAPE - A GUIDE TO GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

The appearance of a vessel reflects not only the standard of the management and customer service that a shipping line offers, but also indicates that a high level of safety, efficiency, solid organisation and good seamanship is maintained at all times. The key to this operational success is good housekeeping and aimed at all seafarers and shore based management - a team effort, not just on board ship, but also on shore.

In this series of three programmes, we raise awareness of the importance of good housekeeping on board ship and show how to make it a vital part of everyday shipboard life. When good housekeeping becomes part of the company culture, any faults or deficiencies will be detected and rectified quickly. An added benefit of good housekeeping is far less scope is left for a Port State Control Inspection to reveal unexpected problems.

The three parts are: On Deck, Engine Room and Accommodation and Galley