Achieving a safer maritime industry through collaborative partnership

Leadership Voice: Karrie Trauth on Maritime Partners in Safety

Partners in Safety is about shifting perceptions—at sea and onshore—toward a culture where safety is embedded in every thought and action.

Our journey is shaped by wellbeing, leadership behavior, and psychological safety. When we learn from incidents with curiosity—not blame—we build a foundation for zero-incident performance.

The true power of this partnership lies in leaders like you, who keep safety front of mind for your teams and organisations.

Welcome to Maritime Partners in Safety, a global programme dedicated to transforming safety performance across the maritime sector. At its heart lies a simple but powerful belief: collaboration and engagement are the keys to a safer, stronger maritime community.

We are committed to creating a zero-incident industry where every seafarer returns home safely. When crews feel safe, cared for, and supported—both physically and mentally—accidents decrease, motivation rises, and safety culture thrives.

By working together and learning from one another, MPinS empowers individuals and organisations to embrace best practices, foster psychological safety, and drive meaningful change.

Delivered through the core pillars of Leadership, Learning, and Care for People, and underpinned by the principles of Human Performance, MPinS provides high-quality learning materials for use onboard vessels and across operation

That embed programme themes into daily operations, making learning accessible and collaborative across the partnership.

That convene leaders to exchange ideas and strengthen safety leadership, setting the tone from the top, empowering the safety message top down.

That are interactive, that cascade safety messaging and build competence across operational layers, reaching to frontline workers.