The National Workboat Association is launching a campaign to help tackle the issue of crewmember fatigue on offshore energy support vessels.
The “Understanding Fatigue” campaign was devised in response to concerns highlighted at the association’s offshore wind safety forum last year, the NWA said.
Factors contributing to the issue were reported to include long journey times, extended shift patterns and inadequate rest.
As part of the drive, a poster will be displayed on all OESVs to help workers identify the signs of fatigue.
NWA secretary Mark Ranson said: “At last year’s Offshore Wind Safety Forum, fatigue was the most-discussed topic by far.
“It’s obviously a challenge for vessel operators, and it’s potentially dangerous for crews, so we wanted to research the reasons behind over-running working hours, and to empower the offshore wind and workboat industries to do something about it.”
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Safety drive for offshore workers
By EBS