Guidance
International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidance on fatigue
A pair of information sheets giving important information about fatigue, and guidance on managing it.
Documents
Ref: MSC/Circ. 1014
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Details
Fatigue is a known a factor in many maritime accidents. Managing fatigue effectively is important for:
- maritime safety
- preventing pollution
- the health and safety of ships’ crews
Part 1 of the guidance is for:
- senior management
- ship owners
- shipping companies
It describes what fatigue is, the causes of it, and the approaches to dealing with it.
The annex supports part 1, and gives model formats for:
- shipboard working arrangements
- recording hours of work and rest for seafarers
Updates to this page
Published 6 May 2014