Fatigue: What do we need from the IMO?

04 Nov 2026 05:30PM - 10:00PM Thomas Miller | 90 Fenchurch St, London, United Kingdom Branch UK/London

The London Branch of The Nautical Institute is delighted to host its next Joint Technical Meeting (JIM) on 4 November, on the subject of fatigue at sea.

Ten years ago, two major studies on seafarer fatigue (the HORIZON project and MARTHA study) concluded...

Yet, the problem very much persists today.  Now, the IMO is undertaking a scoping exercise to inform ongoing reviews of the ISM Code and STCW.

This seminar will explore why this is significant, implications for personal and operational safety, and what the IMO urgently needs to do about it:

  • What lessons came out of HORIZON and MARTHA?
  • What are seafarers telling The Nautical Institute’s STEER Project in regards to fatigue?
  • What is being discussed at the IMO?
  • How can the IMO effectively regulate to reduce fatigue?


Panel of Speakers

  • Capt Ann Pletschke CMMar CMarTech FNI | Seagoing Master and STEER Project Lead, The Nautical Institute
  • Dr Claire Pekcan | Maritime Applied Psychologist (ex. MARTHA study)
  • Capt Chris O’Flaherty AFNI | Lead Delegate to the IMO, The Nautical Institute
  • Mr Petar Modev | Head of Ship Inspections, UK P&I Club

Panel Chair: Mr Mark Rawson FNI | Experienced ship manager

 

This is an in-person event, followed by an interactive audience Q&A and networking drinks reception.

Attendance is free, but registration is essential.  We hope to see you there!

We are very grateful to UK P&I Club (Thomas Miller) for hosting and sponsoring this event.

 

 

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