Assessing vibration levels

摘要

The professional maritime sector recognises the need to reduce the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) but this is not a straightforward process for those operating planing craft. These vessels can expose crews and passengers to high levels of repeated shock and vibration which has been shown to increase the risk of injury. In flat sea conditions, there is vibration from the engine, gearbox and shaft but the crew and passengers are not exposed to harmful vibration.