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
Mr Alan Felstead FIET, FCIEHF, Head of Technology - Human Factors and Integration - BAE Systems Submarines
Delphine Reynaud
Ms Delphine Reynaud, Human Factors Engineer - Naval Group
Harriet Morley C.ErgHF, MSc
Mrs Harriet Morley C.ErgHF, MSc, Human Factors Technologist - BAE Systems Submarines
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
Chairperson
Iain Breckenridge OBE MA CMMar AFNI
Captain RN (Retd.) Iain Breckenridge OBE MA CMMar AFNI, Domain Engagement Lead Maritime - Leonardo UK