Two fleet seminars in Riga brought Boskalis seafarers and shore teams together for practical learning, candid discussion and team building.
From 5 to 7 October, Anglo-Eastern and Boskalis hosted two dedicated seminars in Riga for seafarers from the Boskalis LDT (Long Distance Towing Tug) / AHTS (Anchor Handling Tug Supply) and HMT (Heavy Marine Transport) fleets. Across the two full-day programmes, participants exchanged operational experience, discussed current challenges and explored how learning can be applied across the wider fleet.
Safety remained central. Interactive sessions examined fleet statistics, fatality prevention and lessons from critical operations. Working in groups, participants considered the causes behind operational cases, how situations could have been managed differently and what preventive measures could be introduced. Seafarers also shared questions and feedback directly through dedicated dialogue sessions.
The programmes extended beyond operational safety. Sessions addressed seafarer health and work-life balance, technical practices, regulatory developments, crewing matters and future fleet operations. Together, these discussions connected personal well-being with the technical knowledge, sound judgement and preparation required on board.
Team building brought another dimension to the seminars. LDT/AHTS participants navigated Riga in teams during a city-wide scavenger hunt, while HMT attendees took to the bowling lanes. Evening gatherings, joined by some partners and spouses, offered further time to reconnect with colleagues.
By combining structured learning with informal connection, the seminars strengthened dialogue between ship and shore and between Boskalis and Anglo-Eastern. They also created space for the people closest to vessel operations to share experience, challenge assumptions and learn from one another.
