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On board, safety is everyone’s responsibility 

Posted by: Jonathan Beal, Posted on: 10 July 2026 - Categories: People, Port State Control
MCA Surveyor Pippa Whalley stands in the wheelhouse of a vessel while conducting an inspection.

For MCA surveyor Pippa Whalley, safety is built on a shared understanding that everyone has a vital role to play.  

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