Human factors panel

15 Apr 2026
Theatre 1

a- Some operational ship performances rely on some manual manoeuvring of equipment.

b- Norms and standards to guarantee manoeuvrability hardly take ship dynamic environment in account.

c- Studies shows a drastic decay in human performances in some situations beyond standards recommendations.

Speakers
Alan Felstead FIET, FCIEHF
Alan Felstead FIET, FCIEHF, Head of Technology - Human Factors and Integration - BAE Systems Submarines
Harriet Morley C.ErgHF, MSc
Harriet Morley C.ErgHF, MSc, Human Factors Technologist - BAE Systems Submarines
Iain Breckenridge
Iain Breckenridge, Key Account Manager Maritime - Leonardo UK
Matthieu Abautret
Matthieu Abautret, Research and Innovation Engineer - Naval Group
Peter Schumacher
Peter Schumacher, Design Lead - Adelaide University
Siobhan Banks BA, PhD
Siobhan Banks BA, PhD, Director, Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Centre - University of South Australia