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Most other MoUs, such as the Black Sea, Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean, Riyadh, and Vina del Mar MoUs, are expected to join this CIC and use similar questionnaires during their inspections.<\/p>\n
Recommendations<\/strong> Despite existing regulations, casualty investigations and research continue to show that there is a clear link between fatigue and accidents at sea. Fatigue effects a person\u2019s physical, cognitive and behavioural performance \u2013 such as the ability to make decisions, response time, judgement, hand-eye coordination and other skills. And when fatigue impairment coincides with other risks in the environment, incidents can result.<\/p>\n In recent years there has been a growing concern regarding the difficulties in implementing and enforcing provisions related to seafarers\u2019 hours of work and rest, and fatigue. According to a report submitted to the IMO in July 2021, many seafarers tend to hide working time violations which are due to the imbalance between workload and manning levels. In order to avoid deficiencies and disruptions to vessel operations in relation to inspections or vetting, seafarers either underreport their work hours, or adjust their work\/rest hour records, to facilitate compliance, says the report.<\/p>\n While it is not possible for ship operators to regulate and oversee the sleeping habits of every seafarer on every ship, they do need to recognise the dangers of fatigue and ensure that rest hours are not only a paper exercise. Focus on mitigating the risks of fatigue through ship design, operational and manning policies will go a long way in ensuring safe operations and the welfare and health of seafarers. It also has the potential to cut costs for ship operators by reducing injury and downtime due to accidents, as well as physical damage to high-value assets and the environment. <\/p>\n
\nAs per Appendix 11 of IMO Res. A.1155(32): Procedures for Port State Control, 2021, an initial PSC inspection carried out during the CIC is likely to focus on the validity of the relevant documents, such as seafarers\u2019 certificates, minimum safe manning document, muster list, watch schedule, and records of daily hours of rest. However, we strongly encourage Members and clients to view this CIC as a reminder of the importance of ensuring seafarers are fit for duty and able to maintain safe levels of alertness and performance.<\/p>\n
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