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The nature of the north-west European short sea tanker trade is such that ship operators and sea staff are continually challenged to ensure that fatigue is effectively managed. Clearly that involves careful planning of watchkeeping routines and working practices....
Publish date: 2/09/2013
Crews who are familiar with their surroundings throughout the ship continue to suffer injuries from slips, trips and falls. Perhaps this is an extension of the problem regularly highlighted in accident investigation reports - complacency not just in watch keeping terms but in general behaviour ...
Publish date: 2/09/2013
In factoring in the human element in the design of ships, a designer must understand how those responsible for managing the cargo systems and operat- ing the vessel at sea go about their business, in what conditions and over what period of time.
Publish date: 2/09/2013
The lone figure standing atop the international memorial to seafarers outside the London headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is symbolic of the importance that IMO attaches to the human element in shipping.
Publish date: 2/09/2013
The Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘complacent’ as ‘smug and uncritically satisfied with oneself or one’s achievements’. Mao Zedong said simply: Complacency is the enemy of study.
Publish date: 2/09/2013