Red Ensign Group

The pandemic turned a spotlight on the often hidden problem of crew welfare. Seafarers are key workers was the phrase and now it would seem the superyacht industry is also very much engaged in the problems facing crew members. In the second REG Superyacht Forum podcast, we pick up on issues raised in the main session around crew welfare led by members of the Red Ensign Group.

With the International Maritime Organization’s Member State mandatory audit of the REG members expected before the end of this year, the Red Ensign Group is concentrating on making sure it's ready for the event. This week's Technical Forum has looked at the work being done by the REG to be ready for it and to ensure that the result of the audit shows the REG’s continued leadership on maritime matters. Richard Pellew and Greg Evans, the co-chairs of the Technical Forum explore what it means for the group in this latest podcast.

It brought together maritime expertise from across the world and represents some of the highest standards in the world when it comes to the yachting industry. The Red Ensign Group Yacht Code was published early in January 2019 and continues to be the go-to document for the industry. It's reviewed on a regular basis and we've brought together three of those whose expertise goes into the REG Yacht Code to talk about latest changes and why the Code continues to matter and dominate the maritime world.

The work of the Conflict Stability and Security Fund may not be something that you immediately know of, but it is there quietly making a difference to coastal safety and prevention work across the Overseas Territories. Funded by the UK Government and in this aspect, managed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, CSSF work brings the Overseas Territories together to share expertise and training, provide equipment where required and above all support all those in the OTs who have the oversight of what it means to be responsible for your coast. From Bermuda to the Falkland Islands, from Monserrat to St Helena, the work covers a wide spectrum. We've brought together three people from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to talk about what it means, what it does and what difference it makes.