Focal Points Accident and damage prevention > Fatigue & WAR (Maritime Shipping (Work and Rest Periods) Act

The current case emphasises the importance of recognition of fatigue factors when appointing and fulfilling watch duties. Such factors also include lengthy travel time prior to joining the vessel. The Maritime Disciplinary Court already referred to this in a judgement of 11 August 2004 following the grounding of the Onego Merchant container vessel (also in Norwegian waters) (Government Gazette 2006/33).

Moreover, the (prescribed) use of alarm systems and a lookout remains essential. 

The current case emphasises the importance of recognition of fatigue factors when appointing and fulfilling watch duties. Such factors also include lengthy travel time prior to joining the vessel. Moreover, the (prescribed) use of alarm systems and a lookout remains essential.