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
Iain Breckenridge, Key Account Manager 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 - University of South Australia