Tag: human factor

The IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping held its 4th Session (HTW4) from Monday 30 through Friday 3 February 2017.

Ways to enhance seafarer training by utilizing lessons learned from marine casualty investigations and how to prevent fatigue at sea are issues under discussion this week at the IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (30 January-3 February).

Mark Bull FNI, Maritime Consultant, Trafalgar Navigation Limited has shared his forecast for shipping safety in 2017 urging industry stakeholders to take the Human Element into account more seriously, therefore, a strict Code of Conduct is needed.

The UK MCA addresses twelve (12) significant people-related factors, the 'Deadly Dozen', that result on maritime accidents, incidents and errors.

If there is one standout cause for failures of main and auxiliary engines, it is through inadequate monitoring and maintenance of the condition of lubricating oil – literally the life-blood of any engine. The American P&I Club issued new case study taking into account best practices in the prevention of shipboard machinery failures.

The American P&I Club has issued new case studies and other relevant information taking into account best practices in the prevention of shipboard machinery failures. In spite of major improvements in design and quality control over the years, significant failures still occur.

As statistics show, most accidents at sea can be traced back to human error, not technical error. The CyClaDes project brought the industry together and showed how more consideration can be given to the human operators and their contexts in the shipbuilding and operational process.

Τhe International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has published a report on the safety in mooring. The risks of mooring operations in the dredging industry cannot be overstated. Equipment, training and competence of personnel, and technology are the different factors that play a part in safe and efficient mooring work.

The international ship managers’ body, InterManager, has reaffirmed its support for the welfare of seafarers, described as the “heart and soul” of shipping, at The Connecticut Maritime Association’s Shipping 2016 Conference.

The IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping held its 3rd Session (HTW3) from Monday 1 through Friday 5 February 2016