September 2025 WATERLINE | 15 • A review of the course content to align with emerging risks and best practices • Enhanced engagement strategies to make training more interactive and scenario-based • Expanded delivery options, including classroom-based and blended learning formats. Additionally, Chivers will work with BIA to enhance the Access Management System (AMS), ensuring businesses have an efficient and effective way to track contractor compliance, manage site access and uphold high safety standards. This will help members reduce administrative burden while strengthening due diligence in contractor and workforce safety management. The BIA has engaged an industry consultant, Zeal Marinas to perform an audit of the AMS, talking with dozens of AMS sites and non-member sites, exploring functionality of the AMS system, ensuring it is supporting best practice and helping with contractor management, whilst also helping track the on-site workforce who are Marine Card holders. BIA is committed to continual improvement of AMS and will provide more updates to members throughout the year. DRIVING SAFETY CULTURE & INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP Beyond training and workshops, Chivers will contribute to ongoing industry education through: • Webinars & Q&A Sessions on emerging safety topics and industry best practices • Regular Safety Updates in BIA newsletters, helping businesses stay ahead of regulatory changes and risk trends • Expanding Safety Education for Young Professionals by integrating Marine Card training into industry pathways, equipping the next generation of marine workers with essential safety knowledge. A SHARED COMMITMENT TO A SAFER, STRONGER MARINE INDUSTRY Chivers said his goal was to support BIA in reinforcing its position as the industry’s leading safety resource. “By combining practical training, engaging workshops and strategic risk management, we can drive meaningful improvements in safety culture, reduce incidents, and strengthen the industry’s operational resilience,” he said. “The next 12 months present an exciting opportunity to collaborate, innovate and embed best-practice safety approaches across the industry. “I look forward to working with BIA and its members to deliver real, lasting safety outcomes that protect people, enhance operations, and build a stronger marine industry.” This program to promote safe marine businesses will be free for those who are formally engaged in the following BIA programs: Access Management System, Marine Card and Brokerage Accreditation. BIA will issue certificates for both the webinars and workshops which can be used to support Continuing Professional Development (CPD). info@marinecard.org.au | 1300 726 287 Marine Card is a Boating Industry Association Ltd initiative MARINE WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY Streamline your processes and improve Workplace Health & Safety practices. Visit MarineCard.org.au to learn more and book a demo. ADVERTORIAL
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