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Allocation of Attention by Fishing Vessel Watchkeepers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 April 2006

Malcolm Findlay
Affiliation:
University of Plymouth. Email: [email protected]

Abstract

This study examines the way in which attention is allocated by watchkeepers on fishing vessels and identifies differences in the approach displayed by individuals with different levels of training and experience. A method of analysing the way in which attention is allocated on a sample of UK fishing vessels is described. It was found that both skippers and mates allocated disproportionate amounts of attention to fishfinding equipment at certain stages of the fishing trip, while crewmen were heavily reliant upon the track plotter both while fishing and on passage. Those with more training and experience appeared to treat the array of navigation and control components as an integrated system, while untrained crewmen dealt with each aspect in isolation.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
2006 The Royal Institute of Navigation

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