The Safety Feed is where the WAKETRACE team and trusted writers publish articles on various safety-related topics, as well as user guides for the site. These articles are grouped into six categories, making it easier to find what you're looking for.

News

News articles address current issues and events, including recent crimes, developing stories, and investigative reports. Related WAKETRACE Risk Events are linked within the article, so you can get a comprehensive view of the situation.

Tech and Systems

There is near-constant evolution in the technology and systems used by people as they move around the globe. From safety systems like AIS and EPIRBs to live tracking, autopilots, watermakers, and satellite internet, this section explores the technologies out there that can be used to enhance safety and security.

Risk Management

Providing resources that assist with risk management is one of the core missions of WAKETRACE, along with bringing greater transparency and accountability. These articles provide another avenue to share practical strategies for risk identification, including preventing and managing accidents, weather, equipment loss, and medical issues.

Security and Self Defense

The best self-defense is preventive risk management, which is why the WAKETRACE map is such a useful tool. Within the Safety Feed, you will also find articles on security and self-defense strategies, intended to help deter, delay, and defend against human actions.

Seamanship

For people traveling by sea, especially mariners and sailors, good seamanship is an essential part of keeping safe. These articles focus on that topic and teach you how the WAKETRACE map can be used to assist.

How To

The How To section contains guides for how to use the WAKETRACE site, including how to lodge a risk event and how to filter the map.

Who can write for the Safety Feed?

All Safety Feed articles are written by WAKETRACE administrators or approved authors who have experience or expertise related to the topic. If you'd like to contribute an article, the Safety Feed team can be reached through the contact form at the bottom of the site.