Occupational accidents aboard merchant ships

Hansen, Henrik Lyngbeck

doi:10.1136/oem.59.2.85

Cited by 90 publications

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“…Further research on Danish seafarers (Hansen, Nielsen, & Frydenberg, 2002) focused on occupational accidents aboard merchant ships in international trade (time period 1993-1997). Among a total number of 1993 accidents, 209 accidents resulted in permanent disability of 5% or more, and 27 were fatal.…”

Section: Accidents Related Mortality In Seafarersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Occupational stressors, risks and health in the seafaring population

Slišković

Penezić

2015

Rev. Psych.

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According to the latest assessment of the global supply and demand for seafarers (BIMCO/ISF, 2010), worldwide supply of seafarers is estimated to be 1 371 000, i.e., 624 000 officers and 747 000 ratings or crew members. BIM-CO/ISF (2010) show continued positive trends in both demand and supply of seafarers despite the global economic downturn, but it also reflects significant increases in seafarers from some countries, particularly China, India and the Philippines, as well as in several European countries. The current main suppliers of officers and ratings are OECD countries (29.4% of officers and 19.2% of ratings in global supply) and Far East (19.2% of officers and 36.7% of ratings in global supply). Eastern Europe, with 20.3% of officers and 14.6% of ratings, becomes also labour supplying region of increasing importance. According to BICMO/ISF (2010) the supply of officers worldwide is lower than the demand by 2%. Analysis of international seafarers' market shows that over recent decades there has been a decline in number of seafarers from developed countries, and this decline along with a desire to reduce labour unit costs, created increasing demands for seafarers from developing countries, Occupational stressors, risks and health in the seafaring population ANA SLIŠKOVIĆ and ZVJEZDAN PENEZIĆPrevious studies indicate that the most important stressors in the seafaring population are: long-term separation from home and families; loneliness and social isolation; work-related stressors (high workload and long working hours, low control and work-role conflict), and environmental stressors related to life on board. The seafaring population is also subject to many risks, especially those relating to accidents and injuries, pirate incidents, morbidity from infectious diseases, the limited ability to provide medical aid on board, and an increased risk of cancer. Studies of seafarers' mortality indicate that this population is still characterized by a high risk of fatal accident, diseases that are the results of an unhealthy lifestyle, and also by the high level of suicides in the seafaring population, which could be seen as a reflection of impaired mental health. The physical health of seafarers has been the subject of numerous studies, which have focused mostly on cardiovascular diseases and cancer. On the other hand, the mental health and psychological well-being of seafarers are relatively less well-explored. Finally, the paper gives some guidance for further studies, as well as recommendations for minimizing the negative effects of occupational stressors and risks on seafarers' health.

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Section: Accidents Related Mortality In Seafarersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Occupational stressors, risks and health in the seafaring population

Slišković

Penezić

2015

Rev. Psych.

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“…Most scholars connect the numerous maritime accidents to human error [4,5,6,7,8,9], in fact, in spite of the advances in technology, in the shipping industry about 80% of maritime accidents is attributable to the human error [9]. In the majority of these cases the fatigue has consistently been identified as the main contributory linked to the accident events.…”

Section: The Fatigue Factor In the Human Resources Management On Boarmentioning

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Regulations and Measurement of Human Capital Resources: The Impact of MLC in the Seafarers Control and Management Systems

Assunta

Varriale²,

Alvino³

2015

JHRM

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This paper aims to verify the role of the managerial control systems in the measurement of the factors that may have a negative impact on the job performance of the human resources working on board ships. More specifically, we investigate the main causes, such as social isolation, boredom, fatigue, lack of social recognition, conflicts among the member of the crews and so on, affecting the efficiency and effectiveness of the seafarers' job on board and consequently the performance of the ships. In the last years the international regulation about the work on board ships is becoming over more relevant in order to ensure the best security and welfare conditions of the workers and, more in general, of the maritime crews. In addition to the international conventions SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) and STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers), in 2006 it has been introduced the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) no. 186, adopted in Geneva on 23 rd Feb by the 94 0 session, it introduced into force on Aug 20 th 2013. This Convention establishes several rules in order to ensure the acceptability between governments, ship owners and seafarers about the principles of safe and healthy work fixed in the Titles. This study, within a wider research project, aims to analyze, through a qualitative approach, on one side, the impact of the MLC on the Italian legislative context, and, on the other side, the fatigue factor in the managerial control and human resources literature. Therefore, this study focuses on the Title "health protection, medical care, welfare and social security" indicated by MLC, and thanks to the support of some shipping companies, it supplies a set of key performance indicators to measure the fatigue causes. Finally, this paper provides interesting insights on the managerial control system adoptable by the shipping companies in the recognition of the MLC.

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“…Seafaring has mortality rates considerably higher than populations ashore (Hansen et al, 2002;Roberts, 2002).…”

Section: Anchor-handling Operationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Developing a shared information surface for offshore work permits

Sarshar¹,

Rindahl²,

Olsen³

et al. 2014

Safety and Reliability: Methodology and Applications

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The purpose of this paper is to explore different safety cultures in anchor-handling operations in the Norwegian offshore petroleum industry; how the crew and management cope with both critical and dangerous operations, compared to the periods in-between operations that are characterized by routine work. Between operations, officers function as middle managers fulfilling organizations needs for control, predictability and audit requirements. During operations, dangers and complexity demands full focus and presence towards that specific situation. Thus, the different demands are balanced by actualizing two different safety regimes and work practices. The discussion in the paper is based on two research projects conducted in 2009 and 2013, focusing on safety conditions at anchor-handling vessels.

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Occupational accidents aboard merchant ships

Cited by 90 publications

References 6 publications

Occupational stressors, risks and health in the seafaring population

Occupational stressors, risks and health in the seafaring population

Regulations and Measurement of Human Capital Resources: The Impact of MLC in the Seafarers Control and Management Systems

Developing a shared information surface for offshore work permits

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