[Abstract] It is a well-known fact that humans are subject to circadian alterations caused by the action of sunlight. This strongly affects their behaviour and skill, making them change their level of alertness from high ...

[Abstract] Shipmasters must make several quick decisions with respect to the ship’s speed and heading when new sea conditions approach. The implications for ship stability and risky situations are known but there are no ...

[Abstract] Most of the research on ship rolling motion concerns a specific type of ship, such as containerships, or analyzes sailing during certain wave characteristics, rather than the full spectrum of waves that can be ...

[Abstract] It is a well-known fact that the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster caused the escort towing of laden tankers in many coastal areas of the world to become compulsory. In order to implement a new type of escort towing, ...

[Abstract] In spite of the IMO’s efforts to improve the safety of intact stability on ships, synchronous rolling still causes large rolling angles, resulting in a very dangerous situation on board. The implementation of ...

[Resumen] El crecimiento del tamaño de los buques asistidos, con los consecuentes riesgos implícitos que originan y que, por circunstancias geográficas, no vino aparejada por un incremento adecuado del tamaño de las ...

[Abstract] General cargo ships are the most numerous in the merchant fleet. In these vessels, the stowage and securing of non-standardized cargo must be designed prior to being shipped. Furthermore, during sea navigation, ...

[Abstract] Energy is an essential commodity for the development of modern nations. Energy demand has increased in recent years, a trend that is likely to continue in the near future. Therefore, it is of vital importance ...

[Resumen] La posesión del título de Grado en Náutica y Transporte Marítimo es obligatoria para ejercer como Piloto de la Marina Mercante. Por ello, el título debe satisfacer los requisitos demandados por el Convenio STCW, ...

[Abstract] The present paper shows an original study of more than 163 ship accidents in Spain showing which of the usually employed variables are related to each type of vessel accident due to the lack of information in ...