The Risk Of Complacency
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The agency said its findings are a cautionary lesson for all mariners.
“Repetition and monotony can cause even the most experienced and skilled mariner to become complacent and lose situational awareness,” the report said. “Developing strategies that help maintain focus is a good practice. These strategies may include continuous scanning of instruments and surroundings outside the wheelhouse, strict adherence to procedures, eliminating distractions, changing position or moving (standing up or walking around), and getting enough sleep and exercise.”
Same for drivers! Good stuff, Harvey.
I have actually been interviewed, back about '99, by WorkBoat magazine. The company I worked for launched a new frac boat that was a step up from those working at that time, and I was a supervisor on the boat.
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Hours Of Service
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My nephew is a tugboat captain and shared this story about a marine accident with the captain having 45 years of experience and admitting he had become complacent. I think it's a useful reminder to everyone, including truck drivers.
Complacent Captain
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Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.