The piecemeal fashion in which human factors research has been conducted in the maritime domain makes information retrieval available only by scanning through numerous research journals and conference papers. Bringing together human factors information from this and other domains, Human Factors in the Maritime Domain integrates a common body of knowledge into one single volume.

INTRODUCTION TO MARITIME HUMAN FACTORS History and Development of Maritime Human Factors The Complexity of Commercial Shipping Human Factors Accidents and Human Error The Socio-Technical System Model Conclusion INDIVIDUAL FACTORS: PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS Introduction Human Senses Perception Cognition Behaviour Conclusion Individual and Task Interaction Factors Introduction Work, Rest and Work Rest Cycles Mental Workload Physical Workload Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Anthropometrics and Anatomy General Principles of Workstation Design on Ships Stress Illness, Concerns, Anxiety and Pressures Alcohol Conclusion INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP INTERACTION FACTORS Introduction Communication Social Role and Power The Four Dimensions of Verbal Communication Transaction Analysis Teamwork Conclusion INDIVIDUAL AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION FACTORS Introduction Noise Vibration Lighting Climatic Conditions Accomodation and Social Factors Ship Motions Physical Environment Standards Conclusion INDIVIDUAL AND TECHNOLOGY INTERACTION FACTORS Introduction The Importance of Human-Machine Interaction in Maritime Safety Types of HMI Problems on Ships Specific Issues in the Design and Integration of Maritime Equipment Crew Responses to Technology Possible Solutions for the Maritime Domain and Further Wprk in this Area Conclusion INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANISATIONAL ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY AND CULTURE INTERACTION FACTORS Introduction From Individual to Organisational Failure Culture in the Maritime Work Environment Practise Maintenance Failures Conclusion SOME METHODS USED FOR THE COLLECTION OF MARITIME HUMAN FACTORS DATA Introduction Why Collect Human Factors Data? An Introduction to Maritime Human Factors Methods Application of Data Acquisition and Analysis Techniques to Key Human Factors Issues Cost-Benefit Analysis and Human Factors Conclusions THE FUTURE: TRENDS IN MARITIME HUMAN FACTORS Future Trends in Maritime Human Factors REFERENCES GLOSSARY