Issue 2 - Human factors
‘Too much paperwork’ is the cry of many mariners today.
Bulletin Articles
A Classification Society’s View of Human Element Issues
Since the 18th century, Classification Societies have served the public interest, as well as the needs of clients, by promoting the security of life, property, and the natural environment. This has been accomplished primarily through the development and verification of standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine-related facilities.
ResourceCracking the Code
The Nautical Institute’s latest publication Cracking the Code is the result of some 2 year’s research into the effectiveness of the International Safety Management Code (ISM Code). The Code represents the cornerstone of the International Maritime Organization’s approach towards a safety culture, with the emphasis on the human element. The book’s author Dr Phil Anderson reflects here on some key issues, which have human element connotations.
ResourceImproving the awareness of the human element in the maritime industry
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Resource‘Too much paperwork’ is the cry of many mariners today.
This has been brought about, seemingly, by the requirements of the ISM Code, Port State Inspections, vetting inspections and port entry and ship/shore safety checks.....
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