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.

Chairperson
Iain Breckenridge OBE MA CMMar AFNI
Captin RN (Retd.) Iain Breckenridge OBE MA CMMar AFNI, Domain Engagement Lead Maritime - Leonardo UK
Speakers
Alan Felstead FIET, FCIEHF
Mr Alan Felstead FIET, FCIEHF, Head of Technology - Human Factors and Integration - BAE Systems Submarines
Harriet Morley C.ErgHF, MSc
Mrs Harriet Morley C.ErgHF, MSc, Human Factors Technologist - BAE Systems Submarines
Matthieu Abautret
Mr. Matthieu Abautret, Research and Innovation Engineer - Naval Group
Peter Schumacher
Dr. Peter Schumacher, Design Lead - Adelaide University
Siobhan Banks BA, PhD
Professor Siobhan Banks BA, PhD, Director, Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Centre - Adelaide University