Fishing and the Human Element

A recent Nautical Institute Seaways article, in co-ordination with the New Zealand-based FISH Safety Foundation, looked in detail at the growing need to openly discuss safety in the global fishing industry, including the protection of basic human rights:

Vital educational resource on the human element launched

A vital global educational resource on the human element is launched today (Wednesday) for the benefit of the...

European e-Navigation solutions tested for human factors

The simulations, which involved 8 navigators and took a total of four days, were conducted at Chalmers University...

IMO: Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 4), 30 January-3 February 2017

Model courses have become increasingly important in supporting the implementation of IMO instruments, by providing relevant guidance which can be used globally by trainers and at institutes approved by national Administrations.

Special Report – Commercial Ships Scoop Up Desperate Human Cargo

In October last year, bulk carrier CS Caprice was shipping a cargo of barley across the Mediterranean when it answered a call to help about 500 people who were drifting north of Libya.

UK Chamber takes a closer look at human error

The UK Chamber of Shipping has taken a closer look at what constitutes \'human error\', the cause of 80% of marine accidents. ...

IMO: Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW), 2nd session, 2-6 February 2015

Thank you Mr Chairman, good morning distinguished delegates, it is a great pleasure for me to welcome you all to the second session of the HTW Sub-Committee. ...