Over the past decade the number of maritime transportation accidents has fallen. However,
as shipping vessels continue to increase in size, one single incident, such as the oil spills …

The present study examines three variables that are associated with psychological issues in
merchant seafarers: anxiety, depression and well-being. Furthermore, cut-off points have …

Seafarer fatigue as a risk factor in ship operations has gained attention in the maritime
industry and research. The aim of this review is therefore to analyse the current state of …

The COVID-19 outbreak has changed the world of work. But global trade is still recognized
as an essential business, and maritime transport as an engine of globalization cannot be …

As seafarers are assumed to have an increased risk profile for sleep-related breathing
disorders, this cross-sectional observational study measured (a) the feasibility and quality of …

BACKGROUND: Just culture aspires to prompt organizational learning from enhanced
feedback by frontline operators. Just culture requires mechanisms to eliminate fear and …

This exploratory study analyzes the mechanisms and barriers through which the Port State
Control (PSC) regimes can promote or undermine a safety learning culture. PSC Officers …

The research concludes that supporting a safe learning culture in PSC regimes has a
unique meaning, it can promote ship safety by impacting on multiple levels, spanning …

The determination of Minimum safe manning levels, their evaluation and approval have
been particularly questioned. The research findings indicate that the detailed principles …

The efficiency of the flag state principle in open registries: case study : the Commonwealth
of Dominca Page 1 World Maritime University The Maritime Commons: Digital Repository of …