A recent NTSB report revealed that a deckhand on the towing vessel Cindy B fell asleep at the helm, causing a collision with a dock near Clatskanie, Ore. The incident occurred due to fatigue and disrupted awake/sleep cycles. The importance of pilothouse alerter systems in preventing such incidents was emphasized.
The World Maritime University’s study reveals that seafarers endure long working hours and lack adequate rest, leading to significant fatigue levels. “Quantifying an inconvenient truth” report shows that only 3.3% of seafarers meet the global average of 43 weekly working hours. Aligning maritime working hours with international labor standards is crucial to protect seafarers’ well-being.
Following Stories compiled in this News Digest for the week from 22 Nov 2021 to 28 Nov 2021 in descending…
