Analysis of current human factors & ergonomics regulations & future directions
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Ship engine control room design: Analysis of current human
factors & ergonomics regulations & future directions
Steven Mallam (Department of Shipping and Marine Technology) ; Monica Lundh (Department of Shipping and Marine Technology,
Division of Maritime Operations)
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (1071-1813). p. 521-525.
[Conference paper - peer reviewed]
A ships' engine control room (ECR) is of central importance to the engine department and overall vessel operation. Modern day ships
are becoming increasingly technologically sophisticated and computerization has a growing presence in the engine department. A large
portion of marine engineering duties are now dedicated to remotely managing equipment from the ECR. In order to optimize control
room design and layout from a user-centered perspective numerous safety-critical industries have implemented mandatory regulations
which utilize human factors and ergonomics (HF&E) knowledge. However, shipping's highest governing body, the International
Maritime Organization (IMO) currently lacks regulatory support in this area. This paper examines international mandatory regulations
and non-mandatory guidelines regarding the human element which influence ECR design. Analysis reveals that a disconnect exists
between the regulations which specify ship design criteria and those which specify seafarer training competencies and safe operational
procedures. From a regulatory perspective ECR design does not support ECR operation. Assessment of current regulatory gaps
establishes a base for developing engine department-specific HF&E applications. Safer shipping practices can be fostered by
facilitating operational demands through work environment design. However, due to the complexity of international shipping laws
mandatory regulations are the only way to ensure effective implementation.
This record was created 07/01/2014.
CPL Pubid: 191404
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Ship engine control room design: Analysis of current human
factors & ergonomics regulations & future directions
Steven Mallam (Department of Shipping and Marine Technology) ; Monica Lundh (Department of Shipping and Marine Technology,
Division of Maritime Operations)
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (1071-1813). p. 521-525.
[Conference paper - peer reviewed]
A ships' engine control room (ECR) is of central importance to the engine department and overall vessel operation. Modern day ships
are becoming increasingly technologically sophisticated and computerization has a growing presence in the engine department. A large
portion of marine engineering duties are now dedicated to remotely managing equipment from the ECR. In order to optimize control
room design and layout from a user-centered perspective numerous safety-critical industries have implemented mandatory regulations
which utilize human factors and ergonomics (HF&E) knowledge. However, shipping's highest governing body, the International
Maritime Organization (IMO) currently lacks regulatory support in this area. This paper examines international mandatory regulations
and non-mandatory guidelines regarding the human element which influence ECR design. Analysis reveals that a disconnect exists
between the regulations which specify ship design criteria and those which specify seafarer training competencies and safe operational
procedures. From a regulatory perspective ECR design does not support ECR operation. Assessment of current regulatory gaps
establishes a base for developing engine department-specific HF&E applications. Safer shipping practices can be fostered by
facilitating operational demands through work environment design. However, due to the complexity of international shipping laws
mandatory regulations are the only way to ensure effective implementation.
This record was created 07/01/2014.
CPL Pubid: 191404
Read online!
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Chalmers Departments
Department of Shipping and Marine Technology
Department of Shipping and Marine Technology, Division of Maritime Operations
Subjects
Mechanical Engineering
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