E54 Safety Isn’t Optional

In the latest episode of Balls of Wisdom, Cherise Reedman sits down with Paul Shepherd for an important and timely conversation about safety in the Superyacht industry, particularly within the often-overlooked interior department.

They dive into:

⚓ Why interior safety deserves the same attention as deck and engineering

🛟 The role of CHIRP in reporting incidents and near misses

📋 Minimum manning regulations and what they really mean in practice

👩‍✈️ The need for greater recognition of women’s contributions on board

This episode is about awareness, accountability and why sharing experiences, even the uncomfortable ones, are essential to creating safer working environments for everyone at sea.

🚨 Safety training matters. Reporting matters. Interior safety matters.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.