A review of research into fatigue in offshore shipping

Although seafarer fatigue is not a new concept, there has been little research to date examining work and rest schedules in the maritime industry. Seafaring is a dangerous occupation because it includes a number of workplace dangers in combination, something rare in other industries. Seafarers are exposed to extreme weather conditions: rough seas and storms result in the rolling and pitching of the ship, leading to an unstable environment that makes physical work difficult.