Marine Accidents Researched Through Human Factor Prisma

Corovic, Branislav; Djurovic, Petar

doi:10.7307/ptt.v25i4.1210

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“…Technological developments and improved safety standards were expected to affirm overall human capacity and diminish the occurrence of human error (Turan et al, 2016). However, the statistics on maritime accidents has indicated that the system is not resilient to human errors (Ćorović and Djurović, 2013). For example, analyses have shown that human error has been the cause of 67 % of accidents reported to European Marine Casualty Information Platform (EMCIP) in period from 2011 till 2014 (EMSA, 2015).…”

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Impact of Technology on Safety as Viewed by Ship Operators

Mišković

Bielić

Čulin

2018

ToMS

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Modern technology is being increasingly used on-board ships. It is a common opinion that its application has reduced seafarers' workload and improved safety of ships. However, human error induced by technology contributes significantly to risk in shipping. This paper analyses human and machine interaction and demonstrates which elements violate these connections. It is for this purpose that the survey has been conducted via an anonymous questionnaire among professional seafarers. The results indicate that non-standardisation of equipment, i.e. the differences in the settings and display interfaces between different manufacturers and poor design prolong time needed for familiarisation, and in combination with short period of handover can contribute to the occurrence of human error. Greater involvement of the ship operators in the procurement process of navigation equipment is essential, since it may lead to the selection of equipment that suits the end users.

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Impact of Technology on Safety as Viewed by Ship Operators

Mišković

Bielić

Čulin

2018

ToMS

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“…The present study also examined the occurrence of daily sleepiness. Higher results for daily sleepiness were found among pilots in comparison to professional groups with a higher risk of fatigue (e. g. truck and bus drivers or shift worker) [30][31][32]. Although significantly more pilots in 4-months ROS experienced psychological demands of the work, no difference was observed in the daily sleepiness between the employees of the two different ROS.…”

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Online survey among maritime pilots: job-related stress and strain and the effects on their work ability

Oldenburg

Herzog

Barbarewicz

et al. 2021

J Occup Med Toxicol

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Background Maritime pilots often navigate ships through challenging waterways. The required 24 h standby rotation system (ROS) poses a stressful working situation. This study aims to describe the current job-related stress and strain among maritime pilots and the effects on their work ability, taking into account the different rotation systems. Methods Within a cross-sectional survey, pilots of all German pilots’ associations were asked to complete an online questionnaire. The 1-week ROS (port pilots) was compared with the 4-month ROS (sea and canal pilots). The pilots’ subjective perception of stress and strain was assessed using an established ship-specific questionnaire. Daily sleepiness and work ability were examined respectively using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and the Work Ability Index (WAI). Results The study group consisted of 401 male German pilots with an average age of 48.5 years (participation rate 46.9%). More than 50% of the pilots evaluated irregular working hours as the main stressor in their job. 79.8% of the pilots (especially 4-month ROS) experienced high psychological demands in their workplace. 83.3% stated having regularly neglected their private obligations due to job assignments. Pilots from the 4-month ROS experienced insufficiently predictable free time and long operation times at a stretch as stressors (p < 0.001 and p = 0.037). Elevated daily sleepiness was found in 41.9% of the pilots. The overall evaluation of the WAI questionnaire showed good to very good work ability at 77.3%. Additionally, no significant differences in the daily sleepiness or the work ability were observed between the pilots of the different two ROS. Conclusions Due to their subjectively higher job-related mental demands, their disturbed work-life balance, and their long operation times at a stretch, it is likely that pilots from the 4-month ROS have significantly higher job stress compared to those in the 1-week ROS. However, this does not lead to more sleepiness or reduced work ability, which suggests that the pilots of this ROS are highly adapted to their working situation. Nevertheless, intervention measures with shortened ROS amongst sea and canal pilots’ associations should be tested in respect of benefit, practicability and acceptance by the pilots.

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“…By design and effective implementation the ISM Code should support and encourage the development of safety culture in shipping [2,5].…”

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Attitudes of Experienced Seafarers as Predictor of ISM Code Implementation: A Croatian Example

Mišković

Jelaska

Ivče

2019

PROMET

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The aim of this paper is to identify what attitudes towards safety performance indicators influence the attitudes towards successfulness of ISM Code implementation among contemporary seafarers. Secondly, the goal of the research was to obtain insight into the seafarer’s attitudes towards the current state of ISM implementation and safety performance. Consequently, a sample of N=330 seafarers was examined regarding their attitudes towards safety performance variables and ISM Code implementation. By using multiple regression analysis it was concluded that well designed and structured safety rules and procedures, positive work environment and adequate communication can make significant contributions to seafarers’ attitudes towards ISM implementation.

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Marine Accidents Researched Through Human Factor Prisma

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Cited by 30 publications

References 12 publications

Impact of Technology on Safety as Viewed by Ship Operators

Impact of Technology on Safety as Viewed by Ship Operators

Online survey among maritime pilots: job-related stress and strain and the effects on their work ability

Attitudes of Experienced Seafarers as Predictor of ISM Code Implementation: A Croatian Example

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