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Joint Activity in the Maritime Traffic System: Perceptions of Ship Masters, Maritime Pilots, Tug Masters, and Vessel Traffic Service Operators

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 December 2016

Joakim Trygg Mansson ,
Margareta Lutzhoft  and
Ben Brooks
Joakim Trygg Mansson*
Affiliation:
(University of Tasmania, Australian Maritime College, National Centre for Ports and Shipping)
Margareta Lutzhoft
Affiliation:
(University of Tasmania, Australian Maritime College, National Centre for Ports and Shipping)
Ben Brooks
Affiliation:
(University of Tasmania, Australian Maritime College, National Centre for Ports and Shipping)
*
(E-mail: [email protected])
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Abstract

Teamwork in the maritime traffic system has been identified as an area of concern, and reports suggest there is room for improvement. Such improvements should be based on an understanding of how everyday activities are performed. This study was therefore aimed at gaining an insight into the everyday activity of navigating and manoeuvring ships in port waters. To get such an insight, the perceptions of ship masters, maritime pilots, tug masters and Vessel Traffic Service operators active in Australia were probed through qualitative research interviews. A conceptual framework based on Clark's work on joint activity was used to guide the study. Results indicate that in order to get the job done, these maritime professionals employ tools and procedures beyond those intended to be used, vary their level of participation, assume roles which differ from those prescribed, sometimes base their assumptions and expectations on poor quality evidence, and occasionally avoid communication. While such adaptations may be necessary to get the job done, they also reduce the participants’ ability to establish common ground – which is essential for coordination.

Keywords

Joint ActivityMaritime Traffic SystemTeamworkCommon Ground
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Navigation , Volume 70 , Issue 3 , May 2017 , pp. 547 - 560
Copyright
Copyright © The Royal Institute of Navigation 2016 

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