A preliminary ergonomic assessment of piloting a lifeboat in ice
This paper examines human factors associated with piloting a totally enclosed motor propelled survival craft (TEMPSC or lifeboat) in ice. The first section of the paper describes the use of a usability assessment scale to evaluate the coxswain's (TEMPSC captain) control panel. The second portion examines environmental conditions (habitability) inside the lifeboat during evacuation. All testing was completed in conditions that were consistent with those that might be experienced by ship or offshore oil and gas crew members in the event of abandonment due to an onboard emergency. Results indicated that the lifeboat test configuration presented considerable challenges to usability/functionality as well as habitability. These findings suggest that further research should be conducted to evaluate the safety of all existing lifeboat designs. Finally, it is recommended that the international maritime organization (IMO) and safety of life at sea (SOLAS) Convention should mandate user-centered design evaluations for future lifeboat manufacturing.
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- Abstract reprinted with permission from Elsevier
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Authors:
- Taber, Michael J
- Simoes Re, Antonio
- Power, Jonathan
- Publication Date: 2011-2
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: Bibliography; Figures; Tables;
- Pagination: pp 139-147
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Serial:
- Safety Science
- Volume: 49
- Issue Number: 2
- Publisher: Elsevier
- ISSN: 0925-7535
- Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09257535
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Control panels; Ergonomics; Evaluation and assessment; Human factors; Ice navigation; Lifeboats; Quality of life; Ship pilotage; Ship pilots; Testing
- Identifier Terms: International Maritime Organization; Safety of Life at Sea Convention
- Uncontrolled Terms: Environmental conditions; Functionality; Safety design; Usability
- Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01323897
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Dec 28 2010 1:30PM