Introduction

This book is organized into the following topic areas and chapters, which may be read in order or referenced individually for specific information the reader may desire:

Overview of human factors, the marine environment, and marine vehicles: – Chapter 1-Introduction; – Chapter 2-Marine Vehicle Types; – Chapter 3-Marine Vehicles by Function; – Chapter 4-Marine Vehicle Limitations and Solutions. Health and performance of the individual in the context of the marine vehicle: – Chapter 5-Symptomatic Areas of Concern; – Chapter 6-Human Stressors; – Chapter 7-Human-machine Interface. Processes by which the human factors moves forward: – Chapter 8-Human Factors Enhancement; – Chapter 9-Design Considerations; – Chapter 10-Future Trends. Additional Sources for further information on human factors for marine vehicles: – Appendix A-Classification Societies; – Appendix B-Standards and Regulations; – Appendix C-Professional Organizations.