26 th October 2004
The human element is now recognised as having a significant influence on maritime safety.
This one-day seminar with industry is sponsored by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency to identify, explore, and improve understanding of the human element.
The seminar will focus on industry best practice including management of the human element, the importance of leadership, implications for training, and the role of the regulator.
There is no attendance fee. Lunch on the day will be provided. For further information and to register please contact:
Edmund Hughes
Risk, Analysis and Prevention Branch, MCA
Tel: 023 8039 7872
Email: edmund_hughes@mcga.gov.uk

Programme
0900 Registration & Coffee
0930 Introduction Stephen Bligh, MCA
0945 Human element lessons from accident investigation
John Chappelow, MAIB/QinetiQ
1015 An insurer’s view of the human element Karl Lumbers, Thomas Miller
1045 The role of the Master in developing & promoting a maritime safety culture
Philip Wake, Nautical Institute
1115 Coffee
1145 The role of the company in developing & promoting a maritime safety culture
Andy Cook, Northern Marine Management
1215 Development of a human element training course for industry
John Leech/Roger Portch, Teamwise
1245 Discussion
1315 Lunch
Chair: John Garner, MCA
1415 Driving Safety Culture: Identification of leadership qualities
Marcus Beard, AD Little
1445 Safety culture monitoring on board ships
Catherine Hetherington, Aberdeen University
1515 Tea
1545 Human Element in a Recognised Organisation Jonathan Earthy, LR
1615 A regulatory approach to the Human Element
1645 Discussion
1715 Close
Edmund Hughes, MCA
Chair: Doug Patterson, MCA
Delegates wishing to book accommodation at the Holiday Inn should contact the hotel direct quoting “MCA” for a discounted rate of £90 (B&B) tel: 0870 400 973.