Seafarers Work and Rest Hour-Logging - Adjustment in the systemsSeafarers Work and Rest Hour-Logging - Adjustment in the systems
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Examensarbete på grundnivå
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2021
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Colliander, Gustav
Olsson, Henrik
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Previous research has shown that manipulation of the work and rest hours on board vessels is a major issue, and this report investigates how widespread the problems are. By conducting interviews with seafarers, this report will also investigate which systems are in use, their strengths and flaws, and how the crew experiences them. Furthermore, it will investigate how the crew members could benefit from a new system where manipulation is not possible.
There are significant problems in the maritime industry regarding stress, fatigue, and other health issues. Therefore, it is essential that the crew members get their rest hours to prevent these problems. Since the maritime industry is a 24-hour business, special regulations are created for the seafarer’s work and rest hours to ensure sufficient rest.
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seafarers over video calls, due to the current situation with Covid-19, in order to get their view of the systems and answer the research questions. The interviewees were limited to the engine crew.
The report showed clear evidence that manipulation is a significant issue and that it occurs daily in some cases. It also highlighted that the company is the deciding factor whether manipulation occurs or not since the crew manipulates the logs to avoid reprimands from the office. The results thereby indicate that the current systems are not functioning appropriately in accordance with the regulations for work and rest hours. The results also suggest that a new system for recording work and rest hours is needed to comply with STCW´s regulation VIII/I Fitness for duty and MLC regulation 2.3. It is also needed to ensure the well-being and health of the seafarers, as well as to ensure that the vessels are adequately manned.
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Fatigue , stress , time logging , manipulation , adjustment , work and rest hours