Human Element
INTERTANKO’s Council established a new committee in 2005 focusing on the human element in recognition of the crucial importance of this aspect to the tanker industry and to all aspects of the Association’s technical and operational work.
This committee is called the Human Element in Shipping Committee (HEiSC).
In addition to considering the attraction, training and retention of seafarers, this group inter alia will examine the interaction of the human element with aspects of ship design and operation, and the development of enhanced compliance cultures.
This is an extension of ongoing work to share information, to develop best practice guides, and to consider the possible need for modified legislation. The group's work will also focus on human "compliance" related issues.
It is also a further INTERTANKO initiative to lead the continuous improvement of the Tanker Industry’s performance in striving to achieve the goals of zero fatalities, zero pollution and zero detentions.
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17.02.2012 - 12:24 GMT
Nautical Institute publishes eagerly-awaited ECDIS training guidelines
The Nautical Institute this week announced the publication of Industry Recommendations for ECDIS Training which is intended to fully address any confusion in regard to Electronic Chart Display and...... More
03.02.2012 - 11:32 GMT
Fatigue under the spotlight as Project Horizon draws to a close
Project Horizon concluded this week at the MCA-run Human Element Advisory Group (HEAG) 15 meeting held at Warsash Maritime Academy. The focus of the meeting was on the serious issue of fatigue and...... More
20.01.2012 - 11:30 GMT
OCIMF releases guidance on seafarers’ hours of work
The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has released an information paper outlining areas of concern and potential ambiguities surrounding seafarers’ hours of work. Recommendations...... Login to view this article
06.01.2012 - 10:46 GMT
INTERTANKO Human Element in Shipping Committee #13: minutes available
INTERTANKO is pleased to circulate the final minutes of the Human Element in Shipping Committee #13, which was held at INTERTANKO’s London office on 22 November 2011. The minutes can be accessed ...... Login to view this article
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