What do we do on cancelled days?

When the seas are unfavourable, we turn our focus inward to the people of Elding and practices that keep our operations running safely, smoothly and sustainably. These non operational days are not lost time, they are essential opportunities for internal development, maintenance, and team cohesion.

This week, we saw an opportunity to make good use of the unexpected free time. Instead of letting the day go to waste, we brought together new hires and long time crew members for an impromptu team orientation. It was a great chance to walk through how the company works behind the scenes, introducing the different roles across departments and showing how all the moving parts fit together.

We also took the time to revisit our core values, especially our deep commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment. For new team members, it was a warm welcome and a clear introduction to how we do things at Elding, and for our seasoned crew, it was a refreshing reminder of our shared mission and a chance to reconnect with colleagues before the high season kicks off.

We also regularly conduct drills to keep our crew sharp and ready for any situation, whether on our larger boats or our speedy RIBs. This time, the team practiced a man overboard scenario from one of our RIB boats.

One of our crew members took the role of a passenger and plunged into the water to simulate a real life emergency. The self inflatable life vest activated perfectly, keeping him safe and afloat, just as it should. The rest of the crew responded quickly and professionally, pulling him back into the boat in no time.

It was a valuable reminder of how important these routines are in preparing us for the unexpected. We’re proud of our crew’s dedication to safety and training - even when the passengers are off the clock!