Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Oct 2021

Exam Question

(a) What are human related factors taken into account as potential risk factors in a risk assesment on ships? NAme three such human related risks and possible risk mitigation measures that could be taken for each of them.

(b) You are a Chief Engineer on a 60,000 DWT bulk carrier. Your ship had a major breakdown of the main engine turbocharger and repairs are not possible on board. Without the functional turbocharger, your vessel is unable to make more than 4 Knots speed. In consultation withthe Master, you are contemplating diverting to the port of Durban just 40 Nm away. Explain how you would do a risk assessment to evaluate the risk of engine failure during the approach.

Reference Answer

### (a) Human Related Risk Factors and Mitigation
Human related factors are conditions or actions by personnel that can contribute to an incident. They are a primary focus in any robust Safety Management System (SMS) as statistical data consistently shows human error as a leading cause in maritime casualties. In a formal risk assessment, these factors are analyzed to understand their potential to cause harm and to implement effective control measures.
Key human-related factors considered include:
* **Competence and Training**: Lack of knowledge, skills, or experience for the assigned task.

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