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As we consider how best to use autonomous systems in the maritime sector it becomes ever more important to consider the human factor in the design and safe operations of ships. Current third year ship science student Dhwani Oakley recently presented at the Royal Institution of Naval Architects(RINA) International Conference on Human Factors<\/a> at RINA HQ in London. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The motivation for the conference as stated by RINA reflects the growing awareness of the importance of human factors within ship design. The work of naval architects and marine engineers directly influences the operability and safety of ships and seafarers and decisions made at the design stage influence human behaviour. Therefore an improved understanding of human factors and ergonomics by engineers can help us identify and \u2018design out\u2019 hazards which cause accident and injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nconference included discussion around a wide range of human factors topics\nincluding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n