Who knows how to use what, and how can you be sure?
Digital tools have transformed life at sea. Engine diagnostics are monitored in real time, maintenance is tracked automatically, and communication and logistics are more connected than ever. Yet many ship operators remain in the dark about crew training on safety-critical detection systems.
The challenge is not a lack of competence. It is a lack of access and oversight.
Rotating crews are part of modern maritime operations. People move between vessels, projects, and roles. And while the equipment stays the same, the people using it often do not.
For safety managers and fleet operators, this makes it challenging to answer critical questions:
In theory, the right documents and instructions are onboard. In practice, however, there is little visibility into who has read them, understood them, or even knows where to find them.
Gas detection is not a general topic—it is equipment-specific. Routines, interfaces, and maintenance procedures vary from system to system. A bump test on one model is not the same as another, and the calibration interval for a portable detector differs from that of a fixed system.
Training on these systems is essential. But when delivery happens through USB sticks, printed guides, or loose handovers, it is too easy for that knowledge to get lost in transition.
These manual and disconnected systems might work for a single vessel or a small crew, but they do not scale. As operations grow and rotation rates increase, the cracks get wider and harder to cover.
The risks are real:
These are not theoretical failures. They are scenarios we have seen in the field. And they all stem from the same root cause: training that does not follow the crew.
Today’s maritime operations are dynamic. People rotate. Contracts change. However, critical routines should stay consistent, especially regarding detection systems designed to safeguard lives.
For those onshore, keeping track is nearly impossible. Without a centralized system, there is no easy way to see:
That is the real challenge. Even with experienced crews and quality equipment, managers are blind to training status. Without oversight, even strong systems become vulnerable.
ThAt Bruusgaard, we believe that product training should be available wherever your crew is — and that management should have the tools to see what has been completed, by whom, and when.
That is why we are building a digital customer portal that puts product-specific training online—accessible, trackable, and verifiable.
Because critical routines should not be left behind at the last crew change.
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