SSPA has been studying human machine interface and human factor issues onboard ships for several years.

The projects have addressed:

• Human machine interface aspects of bridge radar, AIS and ECDIS systems
• Human factors issues in the engine control room through a systematic mapping and identification process
• Technology induced human error and other causal aspects within engineering
  SSPA has also been analysing technical factors onboard for optimisation and safety purposes. Examples are:
• Measuring motions and accelerations for possible route optimisation
• Reliability and quality check of AIS and radar systems