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Rough seas impair visual vigilance and alter postural control, but task difficulty and stance width still influence performance. These findings highlight the challenges of maritime environments on crew capabilities.

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Area of Science:

  • Human factors
  • Maritime operations
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Ship motion in rough seas challenges crew performance.
  • Previous research focused on falls, not visual performance or postural control.
  • The impact of rough seas on visual vigilance and posture remains underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of rough seas on visual vigilance performance.
  • To assess changes in subjective mental workload.
  • To analyze the kinematics of postural control under varying sea states.

Main Methods:

  • Crewmembers stood on a force plate to collect center of pressure (COP) data.
  • Stance width (5-30 cm) and visual task difficulty (Easy/Hard) were manipulated.
  • Self-selected foot positioning was also evaluated.

Main Results:

  • Visual performance declined in rough seas compared to mild conditions.
  • Subjective mental workload significantly increased in rough seas.
  • Postural activity showed greater variability and reduced predictability in rough seas.
  • Stance width influenced postural dynamics.

Conclusions:

  • Rough seas negatively impact visual vigilance and postural activity.
  • The effects of task difficulty and stance width on performance persist in rough seas.
  • Findings underscore the significant physiological and cognitive demands of maritime operations.