The terms are mostly related to shipyard operations, but they should be of interest to anyone who’s interested in things nautical. The glossary, illustrated with some photos and drawings, is courtesy of the Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. (668 KiB, PDF, 22 pages)
This article by pilot Peter Dann of Australia spotlights the problem of fatigue among maritime pilots and how it can be best managed. Although short, it is a good addition to any pilot’s to-read list. (86.4 KiB, PDF, 8 pages)
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A wealth of information on fatigue and its impact on maritime pilot performance is contained in this study made by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Additional facts of interest to pilots can be found in the appendices. (1.9 MiB, PDF, 136 pages)
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On 22 June 1995, the passenger ship Star Princess with 1,568 passengers and 639 crew members ran around in Alaska while under a pilot’s direction. The National Transport Safety Board determined that the probable cause of the accident was ” the pilot’s poor performance, which may have been exacerbated by chronic fatigue‘caused by sleep apnea.” (349.4 KiB, PDF, 8 pages)
This is a valuable reference material for maritime professionals, writers and academics. It was produced by the U.S. Department of Transporation, which points out that “the terms in this glossary have been carefully selected from the myriad of terms one can encounter in the shipping business.” (1.2 MiB, PDF, 106 pages)
