Integrated Design of Bridge Deck Based on Ergonomics Rules towards One Man Control Bridge

Bridge is the most neuralgic place on a ship. Currently a bridge control system of modern ship is designed for one-man-operation. Improper of bridge design and placement of equipment in bridge control console that is not based on ergonomics rules and physical condition of operators, will easily lead to human fatigue. This can trigger the occurrence of ship accident at sea because the increasing number of human errors. The ergonomic bridge design must consider in to human anthropometry for Matching work, between humans and work systems (man-machine system), so that the operator can work comfortably, efficiently and reduce workload.

Current problem that arises is the unavailability of specific regulations or rules to regulate the ergonomic design of bridge decks for ships in Indonesia, which according to anthropometry Indonesian people. Based of these problems, an attempt was made to develop an integrated bridge design program based on ergonomics rules and provide recommendations on equipment layout of bridge and Bridge console in accordance with the Indonesian anthropometry. This recommendation includes ergonomic requirements are centered on comfort and equipment layout in the bridge deck, which is functionally oriented to support the operator in the design of one-man-operated bridge in their duties. The recommendations was implemented by developing a computer-based program, and then used as a simulator bridge deck ergonomics analysis process in providing aid consistency, reliability and efficiency of ships operations. The developed program was able to provide improved ergonomics redesign the bridge deck, so the number of ships accidents can be reduced.