Navigating Port Safety: AI, Training & EV Challenges with Debbie Cavaldoro | SEA VIEWS

In this episode of Sea Views, hosts Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell dive into the complex world of port safety with Debbie Cavaldoro, CEO of Port Skills & Safety.



Together, they unpack the current risks facing UK ports, from automation to decarbonization, and how collaboration, data sharing, and cutting-edge technology are shaping safer operations. Debbie shares insights on how anonymized data and AI are transforming incident reporting and safety culture, the role of gamification in training, and the impact of electric vehicles and alternative fuels on port infrastructure.



From frontline workers to policymakers, this episode sheds light on how the port sector is navigating the next wave of innovation and regulation with safety at its core.



📌 Topics include:

 – Key risks and safety issues in modern ports

 – The value of anonymized incident data and AI analytics

 – Gamified training and serious gaming in high-risk roles

 – How EVs and alternative fuels affect port safety standards

 – Collaboration across ship-port interfaces to reduce hazards

 – The future of skills development in evolving port environments



🎧 A must-listen for port authorities, safety professionals, maritime trainers, and innovators driving the next generation of port operations.



Sea Views floats the big issues in maritime with thought leaders driving change for safer seas.



Supported by CHIRP & The Seafarers’ Charity

🌐 www.chirpmaritime.org | www.seafarerscharity.org



📲 Connect:

Adam Parnell (Director, CHIRP Maritime) – LinkedIn

Julia Gosling (Host, Sea Views) – LinkedIn

Debbie Cavaldoro (CEO, Port Skills & Safety) – LinkedIn



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