This document discusses the importance of personal discipline and human values for marine surveyors. It begins with an introduction to the speaker and overview of technological developments in shipping. However, several recent marine accidents are discussed that occurred despite advanced technology, attributed primarily to human error. The document emphasizes that personal discipline, including qualities like honesty, attention to detail, and stress management, remain essential for surveyors. Yoga and breathing techniques are recommended to help surveyors stay balanced and in control despite pressures of the job.

1. Presented by: T.S.Shrinivaasan
Mar-Tech
Insurance Surveyors & Loss Assessors Private Limited,
Chennai, India.
E mail: shrinivaasan.ts@martechindia.org
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2. Gnanananda Mayam Devam
Nirmala Spatika Kruthim Aadharam
Sarva Vidyanam Hayagrivam Upasmahe!
Meaning:
I meditate the lord of Hayagreeva who is the
personification of knowledge and Happiness, who is
very pure, and who is the basis of all learning
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3.  We do have highly sophisticated ships comparing with
yester years.
 We switched from sail to steam, steam to diesel, from
diesel to LNG, sextants to GPS , from wireless radio to
satellite communications so on and so forth.
 Technological development should ease out and pave a
seamless operation.
 As per the international management code for the safe
operation of ships and for pollution prevention (ISM Code)
adopted by IMO Resolution A.741(18)- The reason for
accident at sea is due to human error (95%), machinery
failure (4%) and AOG (1%)
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Technological Development

4. People forget to do “anjali”
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5. Humanity is becoming scarce !
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6. This presentation consists of two portions
 Marine Industry
 Marine Surveying community.
Human Values & Personal Discipline
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7. Costa Concordia -- 2012
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8.  One of the worst maritime disaster in the most advanced
technological era with 32 lives perished.
 Approx. Claim : USD 2 Bn.
 Cause is attributed to Human error
Costa Concordia
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9. SEWOL - 2015
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10.  Vessel capsized
 304 lives perished; mostly teenaged students.
 Cause : Human Error, Delinquency
These casualties have happened in recent times when
technology developed at its peak.
Not in the past like “RMS TITANIC”- Year:1912
Sewol - 2015
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11. Tianjin Blast -2015
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12.  Series of 3 Blasts from 12th, 15th and 18th August, 2015.
 165/173/177 deaths and around 800 injured
 IUMI expected Marine Losses to be approx $ 3
Billion(worst case)
 Cause : Non-compliance of Safety procedures.
 Source: Wikipedia/Shanghaiist
Tianjin Blast -12th August, 2015
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13. Entry into Enclosed Spaces
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14.  Volumes have been written in IMO/SOLAS/P & I Club
Circulars about this hazard.
 As per MAIB Safety Bulletin 2/2008, since 1991, with
responses from 18 Administrations 120 fatalities and 123
injuries due to entry into confined spaces. This statistics
excludes 3 casualties on board Sava Lake and Saga Rose.
 But this hazard continues to be a serious concern on board
the ships and accidents still take place.
Entry into Enclosed Spaces
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15.  Basis of Containerization is to mitigate multiple points of
handling of cargo and thus to minimize losses. But
statistics proves other way.
 Mr. Malcom P Mc Lean may have taken a back, if he were
alive to see the results.
Container losses
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16. Container cargo claims vs other cargo claims
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17. While going through Overseas Cargo
Policies, I often wonder, why they cover
up to CIF, Indian Sea Port.
Road conditions, driving conditions
etc might be the reason for not
extending warehouse to warehouse
cover.
Why CIF Seaport ?
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18. Container loss- image
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19.  Steel Rollers were stuffed into container without lashing
and choking.
 During voyage , steel rollers moved so vibrantly.
 Rollers Pierced open the side paneling.
 Landed on the container below in the tier and damaged
roof.
Heavy Cargo without lashing & Choking
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20. Container Losses
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21. Container Losses
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22.  You may all aware that as per SOLAS regulations
w.e.f 01/07/2016, Shippers of cargo have to provide
VGM (Verified Gross Mass) of cargo.
 Mr. Chris Welsh, Secretary General of Global
Shipper Forum even criticized whether SOLAS
stands for ‘Serial Opportunities for Levying
Additional Surcharges)
 See how much resistance for implementation of a
safety requirement ?
Implementation of VGM
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23.  Being a Teetotaler , I support loud and cry for Alcohol
policy. But my Sr. Colleague Mr. P.Sridharan whenever
surveying P & I Pre-entry Condition survey, feels pity for
present day seafarers.
 A colleague of mine, got into Alcoholic habit, because a
lady officer offered him a hard drink and he had no guts to
refuse.
 Modern Business English Dictionary terms tax levied on
Alcohol, Smoking, Gambling etc as SIN TAX.
Alcohol Policy on board ships
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24. Leaving aside Educational Qualifications, John Guy in his
book on “Marine Surveying and Consultancy” states the
main qualifications for a Surveyor as:
 Physical Stamina
 Keen Observation
 Scrupulous honesty
 Attention to detail
 An open mind and ears
 A closed mouth and common sense.
Qualifications of a Surveyor
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25. The word “discipline” is derived from the Latin word
“disciplina”, which means teaching, learning and growing.
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What is Personal Discipline?
Acceptance
Will Power
Hard Work
Industry
Persistence
FIVE POINTS OF
DISCIPLINE

26. What is Surveyor’s Stock ?
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Performance Character Moral/Ethical Character
Commitment Respect
Goal setting Responsibility to others
Work ethic Humility
Determination Integrity
Self-confidence Justice
Initiative & Creativity Moral courage
Personal discipline is the ability you have to control and motivate yourself,
stay on track and do what is right.

27.  Surveyor has to be self organized
 Don’t constantly seek to be entertained by the vessel crew
 Be on time for your job
 Keep your word
 Do the most difficult tasks first
 Finish what you start
 Accept correction
 Practice self denial
 Welcome responsibility
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What is Surveyor’s Stock ?

28.  S = P > R
Stress occurs when pressure is greater than resource
Stress Control – Follow A B C strategy
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Surveyors – Stress Management
Awareness Balance Control

29.  Practicing yoga can be a best thing a provider can do for
himself/herself
 Doing simple “Pranayam” (breathing technique) in breaks can
calm their mind.
 Practicing yoga for ½ hr. a day can make their body fit to take
care of others.
Yogic thought process- will teach not to work only for
money which can increase human values and self discipline
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Surveyors – Yoga for Stress Management

30. BREATHING
MEDITATION
LISTEN TO SONGS
TEACH
THOUGHT STOPPING
TECHNIQUES TO MINDWORK OUT
VISIT FAVOURITE PLACE
EAT HEALTHY
STAY HEALTHY