Tag: fatigue

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

Most people aren’t trained to spot dangers unless they are obvious. However, the maritime industry takes invisible hazards very seriously and keeps highlighting best practices to avoid any risks onboard by staying aware of all invisible hazards as well.

UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued an investigation report into the incident of contact of chemical tanker Ali Ka with Oikos Jetty 2 on the River Thames at Canvey Island, England on 25 October 2022.

On July 14, 2024, the Panama-flagged cargo ship "VOLGO-BALT 213" ran aground in Tirilye Neighborhood, stopping just 6-7 meters from the shore. 

A number of forces and factors work interdependently to influence safety at sea, and health is one of the most important, notes Ronald Spithout, MD of OneHealth by VIKAND.

The Swedish Club published its Monthly Safety Scenario for March 2024, describing an incident in which an officer fell asleep and woke up realising that the vessel had grounded. 

The human body possesses innate mechanisms for self-repair and rejuvenation. Therefore, when experiencing symptoms of burnout such as persistent fatigue and emotional detachment from work, it serves as a sign that the demands on your body exceed its ability to keep up.

When the brain does not rest properly, you are vulnerable to the dangerous phenomenon of “microsleep”. If that doesn't sound dangerous to you, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) can present an example, as a captain’s microsleep was deemed the reason behind a vessel grounding in July 2022.

Burnout develops as a result of chronic exposure to stress as a result of a long-term perceived inability to meet situational demands.

Ship managers and operators need to keep promoting efforts targeting not only the mental health but also the physical wellness of crew onboard, highlighted experts in a panel discussion during 2023 Crew Welfare Week in last June.