OVERVIEW
Naval architects and marine engineers have a direct influence over designs and as such have an influence over how their designs are used by seafarers. In recent years, they have made increasing efforts to gain an awareness of human element issues and to improve their understanding of how and why their designs influence human behaviour.
The traditional view that human error is the major cause of all accidents is being challenged by some who consider human error to be a symptom of deeper problems with the system.
Errors can be induced through bad design, poor training or poor/inadequate management systems. Indeed, some argue that modern technology has reached a point where improved safety can only be achieved on the basis of a better understanding of human element within the system. This conference aims to bring together international specialists and professionals including designers, ship operators, mariners, equipment manufactures and regulators to highlight how the sensible application of ergonomics and human factors can provides an opportunity to both reduce costs and improve safety.
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Content
Papers will be presented in the following areas:
- Safety incidents
- Rules & Requirements
- Support to Design & Operation
- Human Performance
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ADDITIONAL SESSION
In addition to the conference, a separate session on the design of ships' bridges is to be held at Lloyd's Register. This session has been organised in conjunction with the Ergonomics Society, Maritime Ergonomics Special Interest Group (MarESIG) For further information go to the MarESIG Home Page
Entrance to this session is free for delegates at the conference.
Papers to be presented are:
- A New Framework for Situation Based Analysis of the Work on Board Ships
Carl Thue Rabjerg and Thomas Koester, FORCE Technology, Denmark
- Dynamic Coastal Views in 3D Nautical Charts
Thomas Porathe, Malardalen University, Sweden
- Performance of the Total Bridge System
Erling Linna, DNV, Norway
- Human Integration of Bridge Technology
Margareta Lützhöft, Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI), Sweden
- Twenty Years on the Wrong Heading Dead Ahead. Lessons from Aviation for Bridge Design
Brian Sherwood Jones, Process Contracting Ltd., UK
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Programme & Registration
If you would like to register for this conference, either
Download the Programme & Registration Form (pdf file, approx 300 kB) and return to the Events Department at the address given on the form.
OR
Call Sophie Armitage, Conference Organiser, on +44 (0)20 7201 2401, for further information.
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Conference Proceedings
If you are unable to attend the conference but would like to reserve a copy of the conference proceedings at pre-publication price, either
Download the Programme & Registration Form (pdf file, approx 300 kB) and return to the Events Department at the address given on the form.
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Delegate Information
For general information on RINA events, visit the Delegate Information Page
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Sponsors & Exhibitors
Click here if you would like to receive more information about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities at this conference.
For general information about RINA Events, visit the Sponsorship and Exhibition Information Page.
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Venue Information
The venue for this conference will be RINA HQ. (Near Victoria Rail and Tube Station). Please click here for a PDF file containing the full address and a map (approx 400 kB)
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