fatigue

Lessons learned: Fatigue leads to vessels’ collision

In its newly Safety Digest, UK MAIB discusses of a high-speed passenger ferry which escaped serious injury when the ferry struck a landing pontoon at speed, while it had 110 passengers and four crew on board.

The Incident

The ferry was providing a regular passenger/ commuter service on a busy waterway and was on its third run of the day. The skipper was feeling tired and finding it difficult to remain alert. He had started work on board at 0500 after finishing a night shift in a land-based...

https://safety4sea.com/lessons-learned-fatigue-leads-to-vessels-collision/

Physical activity important for seafarers’ wellbeing

Höegh Autoliners focuses on the importance of seafarers’ wellness when at sea, highlighting that is crucial to ensure that good mental and physical health is not only a matter for the individual but for the organisation as a whole.

Seafarers face many challenges when onboard, travelling for many days; The long time away from family and friends is amongst the most challenging situations they face. Höegh Autoliners are aware of the impacts distance has to seafarers. Thus, they have installed...

https://safety4sea.com/physical-activity-is-an-important-factor-for-seafarers-wellbeing/

Understanding Fatigue: Why we get tired and what can we do about it?

Fatigue is a hazard that affects safety, health and well-being. A long-term fatigue may result in health disorders (physical and mental), insidious onset, persists over time, multi-factor causes, significantly affects behavior and wellbeing.

For the maritime industry, fatigue is considered as a significant contributory factor to many incidents in shipping industry and one of the major concerns for seafarers.

As such, latest MARTHA Fatigue Report revealed that fatigue has safety and long-term...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-understanding-fatigue-why-we-get-tired-and-what-can-we-do-about-it/

Pasha Bulker beaching: A mix of poor SMS, fatigue and bad weather

It is almost 12 years since the Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier ‘Pasha Bulker’ came out at the Nobbys Beach of New South Wales offering an unusual spectacle for local people. The incident is an interesting case study resulting from a multi-faced situation of inadequate communication, inefficient SMS, poor judgement due to fatigue and the objective cause of extreme weather conditions.

Accident details: At a glance

  • Type of accident: Grounding
  • Vessel(s) involved: Pasha Bulker (bulk carrier)
  • Date: 8...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-pasha-bulker-beaching-a-mix-of-poor-sms-fatigue-and-bad-weather/

LR presents smart solution to tackle fatigue and boost safety

LR announced the launching of its LR SafetyScanner, which combines applied data science and artificial intelligence to improve health, safety and environmental managers see beyond practices, gain greater insights and move to adopting leading-edge systems, ready for the 21st century.

According to Lloyd’s Register, the use of artificial intelligence aiming to mitigate human errors, provides companies with a new way of optimising health and safety across their entire organisation.

Ran Merkazy, VP...

https://safety4sea.com/lr-presents-smart-solution-to-tackle-fatigue-and-boost-safety/

HRAS publishes case study on Indian abandoned seafarer

UK Human Rights at Sea published a third Abandonment of Seafarers Case Study, on behalf of Indian seafarer AB Mayur Gawade. The publication follows the case study on behalf of Captain Ayyappan Swaminathan, Master of the MV Azraqmoiah and the case study concerning the abundance of the eight Indian seafarers in Walvis Bay.

Specifically, Gawade is still abandoned on board the offshore support vessel Al Nader off the Sharjah OPL anchorage, UAE, after 18 months without pay amounting to $6,000 and no...

https://safety4sea.com/hras-publishes-case-study-on-indian-abandoned-seafarer/

AMSA: Fatigue a key factor behind improper maintenance

Analysis of AMSA’s Port State Control data indicated that there were 896 maintenance-related deficiencies issued in 2017 and 708 in 2018. This amount represents 13% of the overall deficiencies during 2017-18.

Maintenance makes sure that a system continues to perform its intended function as per its design regarding the level of safety and reliability. An effective and regular maintenance will result in less machinery failures and breakdowns, which in turn will reduce the rate of unforeseen...

https://safety4sea.com/amsa-fatigue-a-key-factor-behind-improper-maintenance/

Dos and Don’ts for mentally strong people

“Kick your bad mental habits and toughen yourself up!” This is Amy Morin’s motto, author of “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do.” In this SAFETY4SEA article we narrow them down in 10 dos and don’ts after having already broached the matter of difficult co-workers and how they drain us of the mental strength we need, in previous Opinion Article. How do we therefore face toxic coworkers rationally and keep our feelings in check?

In particular, developing mental strength is considered to be a...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-dos-and-donts-for-mentally-strong-people/

IMO issues updated guidelines on fatigue

In the 100th session of its Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 100), IMO approved revised guidelines on fatigue, to assist all stakeholders to contribute to the mitigation and management of fatigue, which poses significant risks to safety and health of seafarers, operational safety, security and protection of the marine environment.

The Guidelines are composed of modules each devoted to an interested party. The modules are as follows:

  • Module 1 Fatigue
  • Module 2 Fatigue and the company
  • Module 3 Fatigue...

https://safety4sea.com/imo-issues-updated-guidelines-on-fatigue/

NTSB: Distractions, fatigue among the main problems for shipping

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced its 2019 – 2020 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements, during an event held at the National Press Club, on February 4. The list includes 10 improvements, of which two regard shipping as well: eliminate distractions; and reduce fatigue-related accidents.

The 2019 – 2020 Most Wanted List advocates for 46 safety recommendations that can and should be implemented during these next two years, NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt,...

https://safety4sea.com/ntsb-distractions-fatigue-among-the-main-problems-for-shipping/

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