HUMAN FACTORS IN SHIP DESIGN AND OPERATION

25 - 26 February 2009, London       FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS

Overview

The work of Naval Architects and marine engineers directly influences the operability and safety of the vessel and the wellbeing of the seafarer. Design decisions can influence human behaviour.

An improved understanding of ergonomics by engineers can 'design out' hazards and prevent pollution incidents. The shortage of seafarers can be mitigated by design for improved habitability and better operation with lean manning.

With ever more complex systems and technology, greater improvements in safety can be achieved through a better understanding of human/system dynamics. A greater awareness of the role played by management structures, culture, procedures and regulation in safe and effective operation.

This conference aims to bring together international specialists and professionals including designers, ship operators, seafarers, equipment manufacturers and regulators to highlight how an improved understanding of human factors can reduced costs and improve safety.


Content

RINA invites papers on all related topics including:

o Integration of human factors into the design process
o Examples of practical applications of human factors engineering
o Feedback from the users into the design loop
o Survivability, escape and evacuation systems
o Design of navigation & control systems
o Maritime operating organisations and teamwork
o Safety performance and management
o Design for occupational heath and safety
o Habitability


Call for Papers / Register Interest

If you wish to submit an abstract for the Human Factors conference , please send a short abstract by 12th September 2008, either:

by post, fax or email to the address given in the Human Factors call for papers  (255KB, PDF file).

OR

For further information or to Submit an abstract online click here.

Anticipated deadline for submission of the final papers will be 26th January 2009.


Sponsors & Exhibitors

If you are interested in finding out about the opportunities available to sponsor or exhibit at this event then please contact the conference department on tel: +44(0) 20 7235 4622, email:

For general information about RINA Events, visit the Sponsorship and Exhibition Information Page.


Venue and Accommodation Information

This conference will be held at RINA headquarters in London (10 Upper Belgrave Street, SW1X 8BQ). Please click here to download the map to RINA HQ

 

 
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