Tag: fatigue

As we progress through the year, the shipping industry faces a particularly complex landscape. The ongoing effects of the pandemic, recent outbreaks of monkeypox, and geopolitical conflict continue to affect crew change and crewing recruitment, even as the industry prioritises lower emissions and cleaner technologies.

According to Seafarers Hospital Society CEO Sandra Welch, there are far too many accidents where fatigue is cited as a contributing cause.

Seafarers work in a heavily regulated industry, facing a workload that is physically and mentally challenging. The good news is that there is plenty that can be done to help combat stress and promote healthy, restorative sleep.

Fatigue is one of the most dangerous threats to a navigator onboard ship. Taking this into consideration, Nautilus presents ten points to help manage the levels of tiredness and fatigue.

AMSA has developed guidance to assist owners and operators of commercial vessels to identify and manage fatigue in their operations.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) announced that a new Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on hours of work and rest has been initiated from 1 May 2022 to run up to 30 June 2022.

NTSB published its report on the March 22, 2021 incident, when the bow of the lead barge of the towing vessel Ava Claire struck a closed lock gate, damaging and disabling the gate.

CHIRP provides lessons learned from serious mental health issues due to fatigue and high levels of stress concerning a chief officer who was working on an LPG vessel.

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.