Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Sep 2022

Exam Question

(a) Discuss the broad overbiew of the relavant IMO, ILO regimes relating to the Human Element in the maritime industry

(b) Analyze the Human Factor and ISM Code, in implementing the ISM Code, how does human factor play an important role.

Reference Answer

### (a) Broad Overview of the Relevant IMO and ILO Regimes Relating to the Human Element
#### 1. Defining the 'Human Element'
The 'Human Element' is a holistic, multidisciplinary concept recognized by the IMO as a critical factor in maritime safety and environmental protection. It encompasses all human activities performed by ship's crew, shore-based management, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders. It considers the complex interactions between individuals, technology, organizational culture, and the operational environment. The primary objective of addressing the human element is to optimize human performance and reduce human error, which is a contributing factor in the majority of maritime casualties.
#### 2. International Maritime Organization (IMO) Regimes

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