Welcome to the first issue of Shaping Shipping for People.

This bi-annual bulletin will identify trends in maritime incidents and aims to raise safety awareness in the industry. It will also provide advice and recommendations on important safety issues to seafarers, ship owners, operators and industry groups.

Safety trends will be examined in relation to human factors research and relevant incident investigations. The information presented should help readers identify ways to improve safety on board their own ship or in their company.

This issue focuses on height safety in Australian waters. We trust you find this bulletin informative and useful.