Hazardous occurrence related to pilot rosters and fatigue
CHIRP has received a report regarding the fatigue implications of particular work patterns
Read moreCHIRP has received a report regarding the fatigue implications of particular work patterns
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Read moreCHIRP has received a report regarding culture of safety in a company
Read moreThe Nautical Institute has issued Mars Report No 51/2014 regarding fatigue and how it can contibute in grounding
Read moreInvestigation shows that Rena crew were fatigued On 4 October 2011, the container ship Rena departed Napier, New Zealand, bound for Tauranga, New Zealand, with an estimated arrival time of 0300 on 5 October. At about 0214 on 5 October, Rena grounded on Astrolabe Reef.The Transport Accident Commission (TAIC) of New Zealand is undertaking a formal investigation into this accident. As part of that work, TAIC requested the assistance of human factors specialists at the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), to assess the likelihood and extent of any performance impairment to the master and second mate due to fatigue. To protect the information supplied by TAIC, the ATSB initiated an investigation under the provisions of theTransport Safety Investigation Act (2003).Following the analysis of the sleep and work data supplied by the TAIC, the ATSB conducted analysis of the fatigue likelihood and produced a report which was provided to TAIC on 26 August 2014.For further information on this occurrence and investigation, please contact theTransport Accident Investigation Commission of New Zealand.Source: ATSB
Read moreThe Skuld P&I Club has issued loss prevention bulletin regarding seafarer fatigue and the importance of a good night's sleep
Read moreThe Nautical Institute has issued Mars Report No 44/2014 regarding a ship that hit seawall at 15 knots while OOW fell asleep
Read moreThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is offering four investigative courses and one focused on disaster response/family assistance
Read morePutting 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.
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