Fatigue has been a much discussed issue linked to the nature of seafaring, which can have serious consequences not only for the safety and health of seafarers, but even operational safety and the marine environment. In this regard, AMSA issued guidelines to address fatigue for Australian and foreign flagged vessels.
The new guidelines are based on the IMO Guidelines on Fatigue (MSC.1/Circ. 1598.) and they seek to provide information on the causes, the consequences and the risks it poses.
As such,...