- adequacy of food
- level of ship motion, vibrations, heat and noise
2.3.4 Ship factors
- design
- state of maintenance
- equipment (availability, reliability)
- cargo characteristics, including securing, handling and care
- certificates
2.3.5 Shore-side management
- policy on recruitment
- safety policy and philosophy (culture, attitude and trust)
- management commitment to safety
- scheduling of leave periods
- general management policy
- port scheduling
- contractual and/or industrial arrangements and agreements
- assignment of duties
- ship-shore communication
2.3.6 External influences and environment
- weather and sea conditions
- port and transit conditions (VTS, pilots, etc.)
- traffic density
- ice conditions
- organizations representing shipowners and seafarers
- regulations, surveys and inspections (international, national, port, classification societies, etc.)
