HUMAN FACTORS IN MARITIME OPERATIONS

AIMS:

This course aims to enhance seafarers’ understanding of human factors in maritime operations and strengthen their ability to make safe, effective decisions under operational pressure. It prepares participants to recognize and manage the human element in shipping, reduce the likelihood of human error, and actively contribute to a positive safety culture onboard in line with:

• MLC 2006: Promoting seafarer wellbeing and safe working conditions.
• ISM Code: Strengthening the safety management system and reducing risks caused by human factors.
• TMSA (Tanker Management & Self-Assessment): Addressing human element competencies, leadership, and management of change.
• OCIMF/SIRE 2.0: Meeting expectations for human factors, resilience, leadership, and crew wellbeing.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role of human factors in maritime operations and accident prevention.
• Apply structured decision-making techniques under stress and operational pressure.
• Maintain and improve situational awareness in bridge, engine, and cargo operations.
  
• Identify and prevent human error by applying systematic error management strategies.
• Promote and actively contribute to a strong safety culture onboard.
  
• Align individual actions with company procedures, ISM Code requirements, and international standards.
• Enhance personal resilience, communication, and leadership to meet TMSA and SIRE 2.0 human element expectations.

COURSE CONTENT

1. Introduction to Human Factors in Maritime Operations
2. Decision-Making Under Pressure
3. Situational Awareness in Maritime Operations
4. Error Prevention and Management
5. Building a Safety Culture Onboard
6. Practical Applications & Case Studie