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Richard Paine Jr.

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Richard Paine Jr. is a licensed mariner and certified TSMS, ISM & ISO lead auditor with over 25 years of domestic and international maritime experience ranging from deepsea, tugs and towing, and passenger vessels, with emphasis in hospitality, transportation, HSSQE, business development, and management system implementation and oversight.

Richard can be reached at [email protected].

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The towboat Tracy Fedkoe pushes barges up the Monongahela River while passing a recreational vessel near Pittsburgh. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Stacey G. Wyzykowski.

The commercial operators’ burden

Risks around lithium-ion batteries and thermal runaway are a growing concern for marine operators. Shutterstock photo.

The human element of thermal runaway challenges

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard’s Facility Response Team (FRT) conducted its annual training exercise several miles upriver from the shipyard. U.S. Navy photo by Neil Boorjian

Expanding environmental aspects of your business

If crewmembers need mental health support, leadership must be aware, because without help, an unstable mental state can have serious — sometimes tragic — consequences. Shutterstock photo

Are you okay? The most important question in maritime leadership

In-house employee training, including “train-the-trainer” programs, is commonplace in today’s maritime industry. Shutterstock photo.

Avoid potential pitfalls in train-the-trainer programs

The most successful internal audits provide leadership with an honest assessment of the status of the management system. Shutterstock photo.

Seek objectivity in your next internal audit

The JAX LNG bunker barge Clean Jacksonville supplies fuel the TOTE Maritime LNG-powered containership Isla Bella. Jaxport photo.

Clean energy is here; maritime infrastructure isn’t

Expanded access to quality data allows businesses to better manage their fleets and overall operations. Shutterstock photo.

Data-driven decision making

Business performance, brand reputation, and name recognition are tied to how others perceive your company and whether it consistently delivers products and services at a high level. Shutterstock photo.

A simple approach to drive quality performance

When employees receive training beyond their traditional roles, the entire operation benefits. Shutterstock photo.

The value of cross-training employees