This book combines and summarizes the myriad rules, regulations, guidance, and guidelines that pertain to the human factor element of vessel design and marine operations. With a focus on physical ergonomics, the book is thoroughly researched and draws on the most current Class rules and industry regulations promulgated by the IMO and other organizations. As such, this book serves as a single point of reference for professionals and students involved in human factors and ergonomics at sea.
PART 1 INTRODUCING THE HUMAN ELEMENT AND ERGONOMICS TO THE MARITIME
ENVIRONMENT.
Chapter
1. Introduction.
Chapter
2. Controls.
Chapter
3.
Displays.
Chapter
4. Alarms.
Chapter
5. Integration of Controls, Displays
and Alarms.
Chapter
6. Computer Workstation Design.
Chapter
7. Manual Valve
Operation, Access, Location and Orientation.
Chapter
8. Labelling, Signs and
Graphics.
Chapter
9. Stairs, Ladders, Ramps, Walkways, Platforms and
Hatches.
Chapter
10. Maintenance Considerations.
Chapter
11. Materials
Handling.
Chapter
12. Crew Habitability.
Chapter
13. Anthropometric Design
Principles and Dimensions.
Chapter
14. Application of Human Elements to
Maritime Design.- PART 2 APPLYING HUMAN ELEMENTS AND ERGONOMICS TO THE
MARITIME ENVIRONMENT.
Chapter
15. Navigational Bridge Layout and
Arrangements.
Chapter
16. Requirements for Class Notations relating to
Bridge Layout.
Chapter
17. Requirements for Class Notations relating to
Bridge Layout and Equipment.
Chapter
18. Bridge Arrangements and Working
Environment for Coastal/Offshore Vessels.
Chapter
19. Requirements for Class
Notations relating to Integrated Bridge Systems.
Chapter
20. Ergonomic
Bridge Design Introduction Terminology.
Chapter
21. Bridge Functionality
Introduction Terminology Bridge functions.
Chapter
22. Bridge Arrangement
and Layout.
Chapter
23. Console and Workspace Design.
Chapter
24. Design of
Displays, Controls and Information on the Bridge.
Chapter
25. Design of
Alarms and Warnings.
Chapter
26. Procedures, Codes and Aides Memoires.-
Chapter
27. Working Environment.
Chapter
28. Bridge Facilities.
Chapter
29.
Evaluating Bridge Design.- PART 3 HABITABILITY IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT.-
Chapter
30. General Provisions.
Chapter
31. Accommodation Areas.
Chapter
32. Vibration.
Chapter
33. Noise.
Chapter
34. Indoor Climate.
Chapter
35.
Lighting and Illumination.
Chapter
36. Requirements for Class Recognised
Test Specialists.- PART 4 HABITABILITY ON WORKBOATS.
Chapter
37. General
Provisions for Workboats.
Chapter
38. Accommodation Areas on Workboats.-
Chapter
39. Vibration on Workboats.
Chapter
40. Noise on Workboats.
Chapter
41. Indoor Climate on Workboats.
Chapter
42. Lighting and Illumination on
Workboats.- PART 5 HABITABILITY ON OFFSHORE INSTALLATIONS.
Chapter
43.
General Provisions for Offshore Installations.
Chapter
44. Accommodation
Areas on Offshore Installations.
Chapter
45. Vibration on Offshore
Installations.
Chapter
46. Noise on Offshore Installations.
Chapter
47.
Indoor Climate on Offshore Installations.
Chapter
48. Lighting and
Illumination on Offshore Installations.- PART 6 LIVING AND WORKING IN
LOWTEMPERATURE MARINE ENVIRONMENTS.
Chapter
49. Weather Conditions of
Interest.
Chapter
50. Crew Safety in Low Temperature Conditions.
Chapter
51. Crew Welfare in Low Temperature Conditions.
Chapter
52. Crew Training
for Low Temperature Conditions.- ANNEXES.- References.- Glossary.
Alexander is Senior Consultant for the Italian Shipping Registry, RINA SpA, with a focus on training development, design, and delivery. This book is the culmination of two years research into the human factors which inform the design of the marine environment onboard ships, which was then used by RINA in the publishing of Class rules for newbuild vessels under the RINA classification regime.
