Most marine incidents are not caused by equipment failure alone. They come from the way people think, communicate and work together under pressure. The Human Element covers the psychological, cognitive and social factors that shape how seafarers interact with each other, their equipment and their procedures. Where traditional ergonomics focuses on the physical workplace, the Human Element looks at situational awareness, communication, workload, fatigue, leadership and decision-making. Eask Marine Consultancy delivers practical Human Element training, onboard and ashore, that gives bridge and engine room teams the non-technical skills to recognise risk early, challenge and support one another, and make sound decisions when it matters most.
The Human Element is the future of shipping and sits at the heart of SIRE 2.0. OCIMF's SIRE 2.0 programme brings human factors directly into the inspection: inspectors assess how well critical tasks are actually carried out and record the conditions behind any shortfalls, such as fatigue, time pressure, unfamiliarity or poor task design. Drawing on our experience as Master Mariners, navigation auditors and trainers, we help shipping companies and crews prepare for this shift by building open communication and strong teamwork that show in everyday operations and under inspection.
A key part of our Human Element training is the Process Communication Model (PCM), which helps crews understand each other’s personalities, communication styles and stress triggers. Find out more about PCM.
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