Tag: Alert!

Lloyd’s Register Foundation and The Nautical Institute have joined forces to produce a special limited edition bound set of all 40 issues of the Alert! human element bulletin, a global educational resource on the human element. From the beginning the project has “raised awareness” of maritime professionals across the industry to human element issues.

The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued warning concerning the US-flag vessels which transit the Sulu and Celebes Seas. In light of recent boardings and kidnappings for ransom in that area, ship operators are advised to remain vigilant and adhere to counter-piracy measures when transiting the area.

The US Department of Treasury has issued Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the Economic Sanctions related to Cuba to provide information regarding the embargo, travel and carrier services, remittances, banking, trade, business and telecommunications.

Just over 12 years ago The Nautical Institute launched its international human element bulletin, Alert! The first issue came out in October 2003, as seafarers were getting to grips with new technology and automation. It was becoming clear that more attention needed to be paid to human-centred design and human factors engineering as well as seafarer training.

There are a growing number of codes, standards and guidelines that set out how to assess and manage risk. But what do these mean in practical terms - for seafarers on board, those in command and management ashore?

The Nautical Institute publishes latest Alert! Bulletin regarding Health and welfare matter afloat

The Nautical Institute publishes latest Alert! Bulletin

The Nautical Institute publishes latest Alert! Bulletin

Putting people at the centre at the design stage and ensuring that the ship is easy to maintain while in service makes for a vessel that is truly usable. And a usable ship can minimise fatigue and stress and increase situational awareness, as the latest issue of Alert! explains.

The Nautical Institute publishes latest Alert! Bulletin - Issue 34 The need for seafarers to have decent living conditions is enshrined in the new Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) but the latest issue of the International Maritime Human Element Bulletin Alert! explains why habitability is important for reasons of efficiency and safety.The MLC gives port state inspectors power to detain vessels that do not conform to decent habitability standards and provides a strict regulatory framework to ensure that seafarers live in decent conditions. Alert! also explains other benefits, including ensuring crews can work more efficiently. Issue No.34 is packed with useful information about this important topic, which is more complicated than merely providing each seafarer with a cabin and a bunk.Readers are also reminded that habitability is an important design criteria in modern ships, with the need to consider such matters as noise, vibration, the indoor climate and lighting in living and working spaces. The considerable scope of the MLC regulations as they apply to accommodation and recreational facilities is usefully summarised, along with plenty of guidance on the detailed regulations themselves.Gone are the days when seafarers should just fit in where they can after the cargo, the engines and the ...