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From November 5th to 7th, 2025, the crew seminar themed "Building a Safety Foundation Together, Jointly Ensuring Long-term Voyage Safety," hosted by Xingtong Wanbang and co-organized by Shanghai Huayang, was successfully held in Zhoushan, Zhejiang. The event gathered over 50 participants, including core management teams from both enterprises, senior technical experts, and frontline crew representatives. Leaders present included Zhou Fuchun, General Manager of Xingtong Wanbang, Huang Ailan, Deputy General Manager, and Wang Xiaohua, General Manager of Shanghai Huayang.

The seminar featured in-depth exchanges and discussions on key topics such as shipping safety management, crew competency enhancement, and vessel compliance operations, aiming to inject new vitality into the fleet's safe development and efficient operation. At the outset, Hu Haitao, Safety Director of Xingtong Wanbang, and Lu Jiangfeng, Deputy General Manager of Shanghai Huoyang, delivered opening speeches respectively, setting a professional, pragmatic, and efficient tone for the event.

During the crew exchange session, multiple frontline crew representatives actively spoke up, sharing experiences and insights. Captain Wang Gencai of the M/V "Shan Ren," drawing on over a decade of practical navigation experience, shared insights on safe navigation and emergency response. He also expressed the need for more support in skills enhancement and equipment maintenance, stating: "As the 'helmsman' of the vessel, we are deeply aware that safety responsibility weighs heavier than Mount Tai. We hope to acquire more practical safety management methods through this seminar and bring more professional skills back to our vessels to safeguard every voyage." Captain Pan Xuqi of the M/V "Shan Shi" elaborated on the characteristics of the seafaring profession and the sense of patriotism while serving onboard, emphasizing the importance of valuing one's position and self-improvement. He called for a positive attitude towards life and work and enhanced communication and collaboration with colleagues. Chief Engineer Xu Conglin of the M/V "Shan Ren" shared experiences of collective efforts during vessel delivery and how teamwork tackles various industry inspections. He suggested paying attention to coordination and the art of communication in daily work and recommended strengthening onboard training.

Other crew representatives also freely expressed their views: Chief Officer Deng Liqing emphasized the seriousness of safe operations by referencing a deck pipeline leakage and splash incident; Second Officer Liu Zhen shared his experience participating in a ship skills competition; Third Officer Chen Gaoge introduced training sessions and recreational activities like dumpling-making held onboard, showcasing the positive atmosphere of "Happy Learning, Enriched Life." Bosun Yuan Tiewen and No.1 Motorman Leng Hongxing exchanged experiences on topics such as vessel maintenance, rest and entertainment alongside safety precautions, and operational standards for emergency equipment. Several Cadet Third Officers, including Tao Jiayuan, Lü Hongbin, and Han Jiaqi, shared their growth experiences during internships and the original intentions behind their career choices, mentioning considerations like their attraction to the sea, industry job security, and considerable income. Chef Zhang Kun shared practical experience regarding food hygiene management.

Furthermore, the seminar featured meticulously planned high-quality courses, systematically delivered by numerous enterprise executives and senior technical experts, combining theoretical depth with practical guidance. The curriculum covered an analysis of the overall enterprise safety operation situation, delivered by Manager Wang Liqiong from the Comprehensive Department; Director Hu Haitao detailed collision avoidance techniques and key points of industry inspections concerning merchant-fishing vessel collision risks, assisting crew in identifying potential hazards and standardizing operations; Captain Xiao Zhurong from Xingtong Wanbang shared experiences on ship handling and equipment maintenance under extreme sea conditions, enhancing capabilities for safe navigation in heavy weather; Captain Hu Xun from the Marine Department, based on recent PSC/FSC inspection cases, outlined high-frequency deficiencies in areas like firefighting and pollution prevention, proposing preventive and corrective measures; Manager Wu Jinglian from the Technical Department explained key management points throughout the entire process, from equipment acceptance to sea trial testing, regarding precautions for taking delivery of new vessels, providing crew with practical operational guidance; the course "Systems and Risk Control," delivered by Li Shanna, Head of the Wanbang System Office, provided an in-depth analysis of system implementation, process optimization, and risk anticipation, promoting a shift in management from "passive response" to "active prevention."

In addition to professional courses, the meeting also included sessions on psychological counseling, English language enhancement, and team interaction. Activities such as safety knowledge quizzes and emergency simulation drills were organized to enhance teamwork and practical capabilities, fostering deeper communication between personnel from both sides.

At the seminar, Huang Ailan, Deputy General Manager of Xingtong Wanbang, emphasized: "Shipping safety is the lifeline of enterprise development, and crew members are the core force safeguarding this lifeline. This seminar serves not only as an important opportunity to deepen cooperation between our two companies but also as a platform tailor-made for crew members to 'share experiences and enhance capabilities.' We hope everyone adopts a problem-oriented approach, aims for practical application, and jointly explores new paths for the safe operation of shipping."

Wang Xiaohua, General Manager of Shanghai Huayang, expressed sincere gratitude to all participants for their active involvement and the sincere sharing by crew representatives. He emphasized: "This seminar was not a one-way knowledge transfer but a two-way exchange. The perspectives and experiences of every participant are valuable assets for promoting the industry's safety development." Wang Xiaohua stated: "Shanghai Huayang has been deeply involved in crew training and management for many years, consistently regarding 'supplying high-quality seafarers to the shipping industry' as our core mission. In recent years, we have continuously co-organized seminars with Xingtong Wanbang, aiming to integrate the advantageous resources of both parties, empower crew members from multiple dimensions including management system optimization, technical skills strengthening, and risk prevention refinement, and help elevate the safety standards of the fleet and the industry to a new level."

During the appreciation banquet held that evening, Zhou Fuchun, General Manager of Xingtong Wanbang, delivered a concluding speech. He emphasized: "There is no 'finish line' in shipping safety, only a 'continuous process.' We hope everyone brings the outcomes of this seminar back to their respective posts and integrates safety concepts into every voyage and every operation. This seminar marks a new beginning for both sides to deepen cooperation and promote crew competency enhancement and fleet safety development. Subsequently, we will systematically review the outcomes of this seminar – translating the practical needs raised by the crew into specific training courses, integrating the optimization ideas explored by management into safety system upgrade plans – enabling every crew member to enhance their sense of security and gain through professional growth, and ensuring every vessel operates more steadily and travels farther through standardized operations, jointly contributing more strength to the safe and efficient development of the shipping industry!"