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May 25

Safety Culture Conference Newcastle 2025 (1.5 Day Conference)

In person safety culture conference
Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 14th May 2025
In person safety culture conference
09:00 - 13:00
£275 + VAT
£325 + VAT
Safety Culture Conference Newcastle 2025
Address:
Boiler Shop

20 South Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3PE

“Building a culture that learns and lasts” is the title of this year's conference and will look at what can be done to ensure that safety lessons are remembered, so that the industry does not continue to see the same incident types recurring on repeat.

This one and half day conference will see 100 safety professionals come together at this year's wonderful venue, the Boiler Shop in Newcastle. This quirky building should add something extra to this excellent, interactive event.

For the full Agenda, please click the 'Agenda' tab.

Topics covered:

  • Taking the Temperature
  • Patterns of Incidents
  • Analysis of Repeat Behaviours
  • Showcase of Current UK Chamber of Shipping Safety Work
  • Embedding Safety Lessons Through Practical Applications of Human Factors
  • Incident Prevention
  • The Role of the Maritime Educators
  • Sustained Learning
  • Flowchart Analysis of Investigation Results
  • Interactive Reflecting Learning Session

 

Tickets

- Tea, Coffee & Pastries both days

- Lunch on Day 1

- Evening Food & Drinks Reception on Day 1

Tickets can be booked here

 

Feedback from the Safety Culture Conference 2023:

- 100% stressed they experienced 'value for money'

- 100% scored 'content and speakers' a 4 or 5 out of 5

- 100% said they 'learnt something new'

- 89% scored the evening food and drinks reception a 4 or 5 out of 5

 

Conference Venue:

The Boiler Shop, Newcastle, NE1 3PE - more info

 

Evening Food & Drinks Reception Venue:

Pitcher & Piano, Quayside, Newcastle, NE1 3DX - more info

 

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Please email tjerome@ukchamberofshipping.com for more information on sponsorship packages.

Featured sponsors

NorthStandard

NorthStandard

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Their footprint spans the world, with offices covering all main shipping regions, including Asia (China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and South Korea), Australasia (Australia and New Zealand), Europe (UK, Ireland and Greece), and the USA.

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NorthStandard – taking on tomorrow, together.
ABS

ABS

Founded in 1862, ABS is a global leader in providing classification services for marine and offshore assets. Our mission is to serve the public interest as well as the needs of our members and clients by promoting the security of life and property and preserving the natural environment. ABS’ commitment to safety, reliability and efficiency is ever-present.

Safety Culture Conference 2025 - DAY 1

09:30
Registration & Coffee
10:00
Opening

Tim Springett, Policy Director, UK Chamber of Shipping 

10:10
Introduction: Taking the Temperature

Mike Bradshaw, Chairperson, Health & Safety Sub-Committee

10:20
Keynote Speaker (TBC)
10:30
Morning Session: Pattern of Incidents

Andrew Moll, Chief Inspector of Accidents, MAIB

11:00
Coffee Break
11:30
Analysis of Repeat Behaviours

Colin Gillespie, Global Head of Loss Prevention, NorthStandard P&I Club 

12:00
Showcase of Current UK Chamber of Shipping Safety Work
  • Safety Reps and Committees
  • Safety Familiarisation
  • Lithium-ion Battery Safety 
  • Vehicle Deck Safety
  • Enclosed Spaces
  • DFSI
12:45
Lunch Break
14:00
Early Afternoon Session: Embedding Safety Lessons Through Practical Applications of Human Factors

Gareth Lock, Owner / Trainer / Coach, Human in the System

15:00
TBC
15:30
Afternoon Tea
16:00
Late Afternoon Session: Incident Prevention

Alvin Forster, Head of Marine Engineering Services, Solis Marine 

16:30
The Role of the Maritime Educators

Simon Ashton, Principal, South Tyneside College

and 

Group of Trainee Seafarers

17:00
Conference Close for Day 1
18:15
Evening Drinks Reception

The Picher and Piano, Quayside, Newcastle, NE1 3PE

Safety Culture Conference 2025 - DAY 2

09:00
Opening and Review of Day 1

Mike Bradshaw, Chairperson, Health & Safety Sub-Committee

09:15
Morning Session: Sustained Learning

Erik Green, Managing Director, Green & Jakobsen

10:15
Flowchart Analysis of Investigation Results

TBC

11:00
Coffee Break
11:30
Interactive Reflective Learning Session

Sarah Waite, General Manager / Safety Leader, Shell

12:45
Closing Remarks

JB Rae-Smith, President, UK Chamber of Shipping 

Mike Bradshaw, Chairperson, Health & Safety Sub-Committee

13:00
End of Conference

Sponsorship Opportunities:

If you would be interested in sponsoring the Safety Culture Conference, please email tjerome@ukchamberofshipping.com for more information on sponsorship packages.