Tag: fatigue

One thing is for sure, building positive relationships with others is important for our wellbeing. However, for seafarers working away from home for long periods, it can be difficult to remain in close contact with family and friends, so the opportunity to connect with other seafarers can be a major benefit.

Whether it's fatigue, distractions or lack of motivation, our inability to focus hinders our productivity and limits our chances of success.

Harwich Haven Authority announced a new partnership with Senseye and Safetytech Accelerator to develop a better understanding of how fatigue impacts safety critical operations in the port.

The American Club informs about an incident when the captain of an inland towing vessel, ordered his crew to stop working as a precautionary measure.

It is well established that arriving at the port, berthing and cargo operations are highly fatiguing. This is especially true of ships where the Master may also stand a watch and may be required to navigate the ship into and out of ports because no pilot is present, writes Prof. Andy Smith, School of Psychology, Cardiff University.

NTSB released an investigation of the accident in which the tanker Atina struck the oil and gas production platform SP-57B near Pilottown.

It is bedtime, you are exhausted, and just want to sleep. You lie down holding your phone just to check on social media for a few minutes and end up scrolling for hours, even though your eyes are closing and even if you know that you have to wake up early tomorrow morning. Sounds familiar?  

Dr. Maria Carrera, Research Associate at the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden, presents key findings from a recent study that explored the seafarers’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting that it is now time to change the perception that seafarers’ resilience will last forever no matter what.

The prevention and management of fatigue require the involvement of relevant stakeholders. One group that appears to require more education about the topic is those involved in the investigation, regulation, and the legal consequences of fatigue-related incidents, explains Prof. Andy Smith, School of Psychology, Cardiff University.

P&O Maritime Logistics started the implementation of wearable technology that proactively prevents microsleeps and supports workers in managing their fatigue.