Human Factors in Ship Design & Operation
28-29 September 2016 Register Now
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The work of naval architects and marine engineers directly influence the operability and safety of the vessel and the seafarer. Decisions made at the design stage can influence human behaviour and health. And an improved understanding of ergonomics by engineers can ‘design out’ hazards and prevent incidents, both to the individual and the vessel.
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 is also important to the effective running of the vessel and wellbeing of the crew.
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 reduce costs and improve safety. RINA invites papers on all related topics, including:
• Design for occupational health and safety
• Integration of human factors into the design process
• Feedback from the users into the design loop
• Examples of practical applications of human factors engineering
• Design of navigation & control systems
• Design for performance
• Maritime operating organisations and teamwork
• Safety, performance and management
• Survivability, escape and evacuation systems
• Habitability
Authors of selected papers will be invited to submit their paper for publication in the International Journal of Maritime Engineering.
Programme
Click here to download a copy of the conference brochure.
Evening Drinks Reception Hosted by The Nautical Institute
Selected papers include:
- SAFETY BARRIER INTEGRITY IN SHIP OPERATIONS, Simon Mockler, Tore Relling, Tobias King, DNV GL,UK
- THE HUMAN ELEMENT OF MODULAR CAPABILITY, Rob Crabbe, BMT Defence Services Ltd, UK, Georgina Fletcher, Frazer Nash Consultancy, UK, Chris Kelly, K Sharp, UK, M Wood, BMT Reliability Consultants Ltd, UK, D Collins, Grey Matters Performance Ltd, UK
- OPTIMIZATION OF THE ERGONOMISTS INTERVENTION INTO A SHIP DESIGN PROCESS, Céline STALLA & Jean-Philippe FLOHIC, DCNS, France
- THE ABS APPROACH TO SELF-ASSESSING SAFETY CULTURE IN MARITIME ORGANISATIONS, CM Tomlinson, BN Craig, and KP McSweeney, ABS, USA
- HUMAN CENTERED DESIGN FOR AN INNOVATIVE TRAINING SYSTEM USING VIRTUAL REALITY: NAVAL HELOHANDLING TRAINER, Chantal MAÏS, Yann BOUJU DCNS, France, Lucie LEMONNIER, Alexandre BOUCHET, CLARTE, France
- THE ROLE OF NAVIGATIONAL ASSISTANCE IN MANAGING UNCERTAINTY AND SAFETY AT SEA, Linda de Vries, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Registration and Payment
| Registration Fee (Inc VAT) | By 29/08/2016 | After 29/08/2016 |
|---|---|---|
| RINA/NI members | £625+VAT = £750 | £725+VAT = £870 |
| Non-members | £725+VAT = £870 | £825+VAT = £990 |
| Concessions (retired/students, etc) | £320+VAT = £384 | £320+VAT = £384 |
| Principcal Author | £130+VAT = £156 | £130+VAT = £156 |
| Additional Author | £625+VAT = £750 | £625+VAT = £750 |
Register by 29th August 2016 and save money - Early Bird Registration fees (Inc VAT)
The registration fee includes printed conference papers, lunch, refreshments, drinks reception, a CD-ROM of the papers and presentations after the conference, and VAT. The CD-ROM will be posted to the delegates about 10-12 weeks after the conference.
Additional copies of the conference papers or CD-ROM will also be available for sale ( members £115 and non-members £135) after the event. If you would like to order a copy , contact the Bookshop Assistant on +44 (0)20 7235 4622 or via e-mail at
Registration and Payment methods
1: Register and pay online using a secure link
2: Register and to be sent invoice for payment via bank transfer or cheque
Payments must be made in sterling by Eurocheque, cheque drawn on a bank with a UK branch address or sterling bank transfer. Please note that RINA requires payment before the conference date.
VAT
Under UK Customs and Excise regulations delegates from all countries are required to pay VAT on any conference or course taking place in the UK. Delegates from outside the UK may be entitled to reclaim this cost.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing two weeks before the event takes place will be subject to an administration charge of £200+VAT. Cancellations received after this time cannot be accepted and are subject to the full event fee. Delegates may be substituted; however this must be sent in writing and confirmed with the Conference Co-ordinator. In the event of cancellation of the programme for any reason, our liability is limited to the return of the registration fee.
Venue
The nearest Underground stations are Charing Cross and Embankment
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Conference delegates may take advantage of the Institution’s membership of Club Quarters to stay at its Trafalgar Square Hotel, situated at 8 Northumberland Avenue less than one minute’s walk from RINA Headquarters.
The Institution’s membership provides a fixed lowest rate of £159 per room which is always available to conference delegates, regardless of the varying higher rates throughout the year for non members. An even lower rate is available only for conference delegates at weekends (Fri, Sat and Sun) and holidays (£69).
Other benefits include access to the Club Living Room with complimentary refreshments, WiFi and unlimited chilled, purified bottled water, and a Rewards Programme offering a “Night on the House” after just one stay.
Conference delegates may find details of the facilities offered by Club Quarters Trafalgar Square or book online at http://clubquarters.com/royal-institution-naval-architects using the login “RINA” (without the quotes) on their first visit and selecting Trafalgar Square from the choice of hotels.
Conference delegates who wish to take advantage of the lower rate at weekends, which is not shown online, should contact ClubQuarters at +44 (0)20 7451 5800
Delegates of past conferences who may be visiting London on business or pleasure may continue to use the Institution’s membership of ClubQuarters and enjoy the benefits.
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For more information on the rebate program visit: http://www.HotelsCombined.com/Conference_Support
Sponsorship & Exhibitors
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Continual Professional Development
Attendance at Design and Operation of Ferries & Ro Pax qualifies as Continuing Professional Development. Delegates to the conference will receive a CPD Certificate
