Literature Study on Merchant Vessel Watchsystems and Sleep Deprivation Effects on Human Performance

摘要

The paper discusses some safety aspects due to work on board vessels. The first part is the influence of watch systems on performance, and the second part is about the general safety problem due to sleep deprivation. Watch systems on board vessels determines a major part of the safety on board. For instance, it determines how much sleep a person is allowed and at what times. In the first part of the paper, the work of about 15 authors who are dealing with this item will be summarized. Sleep deprivation caused by watch systems can result in safety problems. In the last part of the paper some effects of sleep deprivation on human performance will be described.