Fatigue among sailors on merchant ships caused a “worrying number” of collisions or near misses in 2004, the chief maritime investigator says. Poor judgement or anticipation by officers on watch – “classic symptoms on fatigue” – also contributed, said Stephen Meyer in his annual report.
Green Marine
about 21 years ago
Fatigue factor in ship accidents
Fatigue among sailors on merchant ships caused a “worrying number” of collisions or near misses in 2004, the chief maritime investigator says. Poor judgement or anticipation by officers on watch – “classic symptoms on fatigue” – also contributed, said Stephen Meyer in his annual report.
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