Human Factors in the Maritime Domain

Michelle Rita Grech works for the Maritime Platforms Division within the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DTSO) in Australia. Her current work involves maritime-focused research on human systems integration and human factors. She joined DSTO after completeing her Ph.D. in human factors from the University of Queensland in 2005, specializing in fatigue, workload, and situation awareness in maritime domain. During her career she was involved in teaching and tutoring in human factors-related topics. Through her academic research work and experience, Michelle has acquired a comprehesive publications list, including refereed journal articles, as well as national and international conference papers. Michelle has also been involved in a number of European Union (EU) maritime safety projects. She is periodically involved as a maritime human factors expert in the evaluation of maritime research projects for the EU Director General of Transport. Michelle, a chartered engineer, has spent most of her career working within the maritime industry in Malta and in Australia starting off as a project engineer, engineering consultant, marine surveyor, and maritime human factors researcher.

Bringing together human factors information from many domains, this book integrates a common body of knowledge into one single volume. It provides the background information necessary to acquire a core knowledge base and a much-needed overview of human factors within the maritime domain.

Introduction. Individual Factors (or Characteristics). Task/Individual Interaction Factors. Environmental/Individual Interaction Factors (Noise, Vibration, Seasickness). Technology/Individual Interaction Factors. Organisation/Individual Interaction Factors. Human Factors and Maritime Safety. Some Methodologies Used for Collection of Human Factors Data (Accidents, Incidents, and Near Miss). The Future. Appendix.