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[Alert! The Nautical Institute, Lloyds Register,
Educational Trust, VIDEOTEL]
[Issue 4: Mind, Body and Spirit]
[Garbage In, Garbage Out.....]
Hello, if you're familiar with computers,
[Omar Khan]
you may have heard the expression
"garbage in, garbage out,"
meaning that we put inaccurate
or invalid data into computer,
that's exactly what you get out.
So how does that relate to them?
Well, that's what we're going to find out
in this issue of Alert!
[Garbage In, Garabage Out...]
So what we're going to be talking about
is quality rather than garbage,
but quality in, and you'll get quality out.
Most shipboard systems
depend on some level of human involvement.
But the human link can be fragile,
and so it needs to managed,
monitored, and nurtured.
In other words, it needs some quality input.
Happy, well-trained, and motivated mariners
are essential to the safe running
and commercial efficiency of any ship.
Breakdowns in communication and teamwork
are common factors in many major P&I claims.
This has led to developments
of maritime bridge or engine room
[David Squire, FNI Editor, Alert!]
resource management training
which focuses on personal attitudes
rather than the conventional navigation
ship handling or engineering skills.
And the aim of this
is to foster better behavior
where all available resources,
such as bridge officers, engineers, pilots,
and even shore personnel
are brought together
so they can work together
to ensure the safest
possible operation of the ship.
[Crew Endurance Management: Extending Beyond Fatigue]
Another interesting development is
the US Coast Guard's Crew Endurance Management program
for improving performance, safety, and morale,
while at the same time
carrying out job related challenges.
It addresses factors,
such as sleeping and eating times,
efforts to reduce noise
for off-watch personnel,
and the consideration
of individual behaviors,
such as diet, exercise, and stress.
So there is already a lot being done.
People are starting to think seriously about
how to reduce health risks.
That thinking is going on
in a growing number of shipping companies,
forward-looking insurers, trade unions,
and maritime authorities.
And increasingly, the focus is on quality of input
and a holistic approach.
When you look at seafarer's wellbeing, yes, of course,
you need to make sure that medical provisions
and procedures onboard match up
to international statutory requirements.
But it is empowering seafarers,
providing them with an education
and healthy lifestyle choices
that really adds value
and makes the significant difference.
A holistic approach must consider
three fundamental things,
mind, body, and spirit.
One such approach is shown here,
the seven needs of a mariner.
In each case, there are
suggested drivers and motivators
leading to the seven needs,
competence, attitude, motivation,
happy and healthy lifestyle,
safe and secure working environment,
self-actualization, and moral values.
Without a balanced lifestyle,
seafarers become vulnerable,
vulnerability translates
into inefficiency,
and when it comes to life onboard, there is a problem,
that concentration on the job in hand
as well as general concentration
can drop to dangerous levels.
Attention to the whole person to mind, body, and spirit
enables and empowers the individual to a point
where personal behavior and lifestyle
are not only healthy for the individual
but also reflect in the interaction
with the rest of the crew.
So healthy, happy, well-trained,
and motivated seafarers
are essential to the safe running
and commercial efficiency of any ship,
and that means seafarers
who possess the appropriate skills for vigilant,
and both physically and mentally fit.
That's it for this program.
But you'll find more information in the issue itself
including opinion and comments
from marine professionals worldwide.
Just visit the website.
Hope we meet again soon.
[If you are in any way involved in the design
operation or support of ships and their systems,]
[you have a role to play.]
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