THE CHANGING ROLE OF COMMAND

In his examination of the changing role of command, the author observes that: (1) the authority of command is being taken over ashore, while the responsibility remains firmly with the master; (2) the same performance is expected from the ship, although operating crews have been greatly reduced; (3) more sophisticated equipment is available, but it is only fitted to the minimum required standards and located without thought for the user; and (4) the master needs shore support in the running of his vessel.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Conference paper; Also published in Journal of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners, Vol.17, No.196 [Winter 1988/89], pp.537-550
• Authors:
  • Beetham, E H
• Conference:
  • Command Seminar 1988
  • Location: London, England
  • Date: 1988-3-15 to 1988-3-17
• Publication Date: 0

Media Info

• Pagination: 10p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge design; Bridges; Command and control systems; Command guidance; Navigational aids; Standards; Statistical trends; Structural design
• Old TRIS Terms: Personnel certification; Reduced crews
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00656300
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM