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Study On The Assessment Of Seafarers' Fatigue, Huanxin. Wang Jan 2012

Study On The Assessment Of Seafarers' Fatigue, Huanxin. Wang

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Global concern about the issue of fatigue at sea is widely evident across the shipping industry. Fatigue-induced human errors have been identified as major contributing factors in most maritime accidents. This paper attempts to explore an approach to evaluate the degree of seafarers’ fatigue and to propose some suggestions on fatigue prevention and management. According to the definition given by the IMO, Fatigue is a state of feeling tired, weary, or sleepy that results from prolonged mental or physical work, extended periods of anxiety, exposure to harsh environments, or loss of sleep. The effects of fatigue are impaired performance and …


Seafarers' Social Life And Its Effect On Maritime Safety With Respect To Egyptian Seafarers, Ahmed Abd El Naiem Hafez Jan 1999

Seafarers' Social Life And Its Effect On Maritime Safety With Respect To Egyptian Seafarers, Ahmed Abd El Naiem Hafez

World Maritime University Dissertations

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