A Comparative Approach to Seafarers’ Fatigue
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چکیده
Against a background of widespread concern amongst maritime regulators, responsible ship owners, Pand I clubs, seafarers’ welfare organisations and trade unions, two recent pieces of our research provide insights into different aspects of the problem of maritime fatigue. A long history of research into working hours and conditions and their performance effects in process industries, road transport and civil aviation, where safety is a primary concern, can be usefully compared to the situation in commercial shipping. Where prevention and management of fatigue is more advanced in these other sectors, it should be possible to “fast-track” the approach to maritime fatigue. The extensive research and evidence base from other industries can be extrapolated to apply to seafarers’ fatigue. The present paper will compare our knowledge of seafarers’ fatigue and fatigue in other industries. Existing literature will be reviewed and empirical results on the prevalence and outcomes of fatigue presented.
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