Tag: fatigue

During the 2025 SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum, Leo M.  Bolivar, Country Manager, International Registries (Far East) Limited, emphasized that developing core soft skills is essential for competency in the evolving shipping industry.

CHIRP Maritime draws lessons learned from an incident where prolonged fatigue almost led to a crew member's hand being crushed during anchoring. 

New Zealand’s Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has attributed the grounding of a passenger vessel to the master's fatigue.

Many people equate rest with sleep. Yet, despite getting enough hours in bed, they still feel drained. The issue isn’t just a lack of sleep — it’s a lack of the right kind of rest.

As part of its BSAFE initiative, Britannia P&I Club examines a case where crew fatigue caused the grounding of a vessel.

We spend approximately a third of our lives asleep. Sleep is essential for overall health, just as important as diet and exercise.

In its latest Crew Watch, Britannia P&I Club explains that when seafarers are overly tired, the likelihood of making poor decisions increases and physical reaction times slow down, putting their safety at greater risk.

Bikram S. Bhatia recently defended his PhD dissertation, titled “Practice Unveils Weaknesses: Analysing the Implementation of Regulations on Seafarers’ Work/Rest Hours,” at the World Maritime University, finding significant gaps in reporting. 

In today's fast-paced world, wellness has emerged as a fundamental pillar of a balanced and fulfilling life. It encompasses not only physical health, but also mental, emotional, and social well-being. Fifty-eight percent of US respondents to a McKinsey survey said they are prioritizing wellness more now than they did a year ago. 

A study published by the World Maritime University reveals that seafarers face excessive working hours and insufficient rest, leading to high levels of fatigue.