Ergoship 2016 aims to provide a national and international forum for the dissemination and exchange of applied scientific knowledge in the field of human factors within a maritime context.

This International Maritime Organization publication guides the qualifications, training and experience necessary for undertaking the role of the designated person under the provisions of the

Guidance on how to address workplace health and safety during an oil spill response, in a consistent way across sectors, agencies and circumstances.

In issue 10, read about how safe vessel access is essential for the safety of everyone involved. Including embarking and disembarking a vessel, gangways and the crew who rig them.

This user guide sets out the process for the submission of surveys reports and recommendations to AMSA relating to DCV which are applying for, or hold, a Certificate of Survey, a Load Line Certificate, or an Exemption 40 approval.