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RINA and MARIN to Host Human
Factors 2024 Technical Conference
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and Maritime Research Institute Netherlands
(MARIN) to host the Technical Conference: Human Factors 2024 in Wageningen, Netherlands
in October 2024
On 8-10 October 2024, maritime industry professionals will gather for the Technical Conference on
Human Factors, including a visit to MARIN’s new
Seven Oceans Simulator centre in Wageningen,
Netherlands.
human-centred design of components and systems
demands the engagement of all stakeholders.
Neil Hancock, Operations Director, RINA, adds: “The
science of Human Factors is key to keeping the maritime environment and our seafarers safe, reducing
our greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing our sustainability and profitability.
Human Factors 2024 provides an opportunity for
human factors experts, naval architects, bridge officers and others to discuss the latest developments and
showcase lessons learned. New technologies, such as
onboard automation, are giving rise to new opportunities for applied research in such topics as humancomputer interaction or the consequences of
behavioural interventions. Even poor or unexpected
results provide invaluable learning opportunities.
Human Centred Design must be at the forefront of
our industry. Join us for some informed presentations,
lively debate, and the opportunity to contribute to the
Human Factors community.”
The Technical Conference on Human Factors is open
to all interested parties, including members of RINA,
other professional institutions, and the wider maritime
industry. Registration for the event is open, and further details can be found on the RINA website:
This year’s conference will feature keynote addresses
from two prominent figures in the field: Job Brüggen,
representing LVNL, and Dr. Rafet Emek Kurt, a distinguished Reader in Maritime Safety and Human
Factors at the University of Strathclyde’s Department
of Naval Architecture Ocean and Marine Engineering. Their insights will kickstart two days of engaging
discussions and knowledge sharing.
https://rina.org.uk/events/events-programme/humanfactors-2024/
Attendees can look forward to a diverse array of sessions, including focused tracks on Training, Design,
Safety, and Collaboration. Technical presentations will
be followed by interactive Q&A panel discussions, fostering in-depth exploration and exchange of ideas
among participants.
Richard Bridge is a super yacht consultant with over 20 years of command
experience in both luxury cruise and super yacht sectors. A former cruise ship and
superyacht Captain, he has consulted on several yacht and superyacht cases for
legal firms.
Hans Huisman, Team leader Human Factors, Maritime Operations, MARIN, comments: “The Human
Factors discipline has a long history in several industries. In the maritime there is still a world to win, but
what does Human factors offer in terms of increasing
safety, improving efficiency and keep it an attractive
business to work in for people?
Richard has expertise in super yachts including unlimited tonnage certification,
Richard secured his first position on a superyacht taking command of the 126m
MY “Octopus” for the final stages of the build.
He has commanded some of the largest and most elite superyachts launched over
the past 15 years.
Expertise includes
• Providing technical analysis and opinion which will assist a court in the event
of a yacht casualty
• Yacht management
• Opertational audits, working with industry professionals to provide a thorough
review of vessel deck, engine, interior and financial operation
Human Factors can support in first time right designing maritime solutions by applying a Human
Centred Design approach, in training the crew as a
more effective team and it can contribute to defining
safety mitigating measures. These are only a few examples where Human Factors can contribute in the
design, development and operational phase of maritime operations.”
• Representing Owner’s interest for the build, operational management and refit
of their superyacht
• New build project; working with industry professionals to manage the new
build process to delivery, commissioning and sea-trials
• Refit their superyacht; working with industry professionals to manage the refit
process to re-delivery and sea-trials
Contact: Richard Bridge
+44 (0)7711 951 247 UK
+49 (0)173 482 7937 Germany
Email: richard@bridgeyachting.com
Alternate Email: captainbridge@hotmail.com
Website: www.bridgeyachting.com
Area of work: International with office in Germany & UK
Address: An den Wiesen 25, Hanstedt, Germany,
Tel:
Mobile:
As Huisman notes in an article for the latest edition of
RINA’s publication, The Naval Architect, Human Factors is a multi-faceted discipline with profound implications for ship design and operation. Effective
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