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The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is well underway, and with global sales surging, it shows no signs of slowing. In 2023 alone, EV sales grew by a remarkable 35% year-over-year, surpassing 14 million units sold worldwide. And, as the world shifts towards cleaner transportation, it is estimated that EVs will account for 65% of total car sales by 2030.

On Wednesday, the 11th of September 2024, the team from VIRSEC visited Disney Cruise Ship ‘Dream’ that was currently berthed in Liverpool, from where she would sail that evening to visit Cork and Southampton as part of a short cruise prior to dry dock for some refurbishment.

The rapid growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales worldwide is leading to an increasing number of EVs being transported by sea on specialised vehicle carriers like Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs), car carriers, and roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ferries.

The maritime industry keeps the world running. With oceans covering the majority of our planet, global commerce relies heavily on shipping channels to move goods and resources to where they are needed most. Because shipping channels are crucial to maintaining the global economy, keeping ships secure and protected is imperative.

VIRSEC’s fully online and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Approved Lithium-ion Safety Awareness for Superyachts assists crew, staff and shoreside managers address the risks associated with thermal runaway.

In the ever-evolving landscape of security, where every gesture could signify a threat or a benign intention, understanding the complexities of Non-Verbal Communication (also referred to as Body Language) emerges as a paramount skill.

To some, violence in the workplace may be unthinkable. But to those working alone on the job, the threat can be very real. Around 150 lone workers are attacked in the UK every day, according to 2018 figures from the British Safety Council – and working alone isn’t rare.

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the significance of mental health in our overall well-being. Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, and it affects how we think, feel, and act.

November 2022, VIRSEC receive their Silver Status Award from the Armed Forces Covenant.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every 45 seconds someone takes their own life and for every suicide, a further 25 people make a suicide attempt, and many more have serious thoughts of suicide. 

Cathy Wallwork, a Director of VIRSEC attended a fantastic presentation from Great Britain’s Senior Service, the Royal Navy Presentation Team which was delivered to a Face-to-Face Members audience at Mersey Maritime offices in Liverpool this morning [06.09.2022].

The VIRSEC team are excited to announce the launch of our new website (www.virsec.org), complete with an all new design and course booking system.