Fatigue management, Good leadership

Accidents and incidents related to fatigue is a major challenge in the shipping industry.

To meet the increased focus on fatigue management, IMO has released new guidelines on fatigue with provisions for more comprehensive training requirements.

Based on IMO circular 1598 GUIDELINES ON FATIGUE, this course, aims to provide those operating at management level, with the essential knowledge that can be used, when developing schedules, systems of work and creating the conditions necessary to mitigate the risk of fatigue.

Learning objectives:

• Identify the leadership role required to manage the hazards that are associated with fatigue.
• Identify the limitations of scheduling and work planning tools used to manage fatigue.
• Identify how creating conditions to support well-being onboard mitigates fatigue.
• Recognize how effective work planning and scheduling can reduce the risk of fatigue among officers and crew members.
• List the benefits of creating conditions on board that allow officers and crew to report situations when they are suffering from fatigue.