Use of Eye Tracking for Assessment of Electronic Navigation Competency in Maritime Training.

The purpose of this study is to experiment an assessment method using eye tracking technology in simulator based electronic navigation training of ship officers who play a critical role in maritime accidents. The maritime industry focuses on human factor developing and improving regulations, training requirements and technology to prevent marine casualties. The mandatory use of simulations in maritime training as per international regulations includes competency assessment as a vital process.

Fatal and serious injuries on board merchant cargo ships.

Background: Merchant seafaring is one the most dangerous occupation over the world which hosts the physical, ergonomic, chemical, biological, psychological and social elements, which could lead to occupa- tional accidents, injuries and diseases. Therefore, it is a field that should be studied on meticulously and frequently. The aim of this study is to investigate the frequency, circumstances, and causes of occupational accidents on board merchant cargo ships and to identify the risks factors during the daily routine works and dangerous works to be fulfilled.

Eye Tracking for Assessment of Situational Awareness in Bridge Resource Management Training.

The purpose of this study is to experiment eye tracking in situational awareness assessment in Bridge Resource Management training of ship officers who play a critical role in maritime accidents. The maritime industry focuses on human factor developing and improving regulations including training requirements to prevent marine casualties. The mandatory Bridge Resource Management training as per international regulations includes assessment of situational awareness of trainees in full mission ship bridge simulators.

Food hygiene knowledge and awareness among undergraduate maritime students.

Background: Reducing the crew size of the galley department on merchant vessels causes heavy workload for the remaining food handlers on board. This situation in return, could trigger risky behaviours and create an unsanitary environment which can facilitate the spread of various gastrointestinal disorders on ships. In such cases, ensuring and supervising food hygiene and food safety on board is up to maritime captains and officers.

Turkish Telemedical Assistance Service: last four years of activity.

Background: Telemedical Assistance Service (TMAS) is very important for seafarers and passengers who are far from full-fledged health services. This study aimed to determine the frequency of using Turkish TMAS by seafarers and other patients and to compare the given services.

Materials And Methods: The data obtained from calls to Turkish TMAS in between 2014 and 2017 are composed of 5080 calls.

Awareness of health risks and communicable diseases among undergraduate maritime students.

Background: In case of an emergency related to crew's health the first responsible person on board is the appointed officer of the ship. Sometimes these officers aren't just the only responsible person but also the only available option. Therefore, they are expected to handle various types of cases from disease outbreaks to food poisoning.