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AS for the watches…Id much rather have 0000-1200 or 1200-0000 than even consider 1800-0600 lol. Never really heard any body on an OSV complain too much about our watch structure and Ive never really felt that after 11 hrs, I couldnt make it through one more…thats just me. The only time honestly a 12 hr watch felt overwhelming was taking an osv inland along the ICW…I can understand why the tug guys dont pull 12 hrs.[/QUOTE]
I don’t think many guys complain about working the 12 hour watches either but various studies claim that most marine related accidents happen after the officer being on watch past 8 hours. But you know how studies and survey work, you can make them say whatever you want if you know what you’re doing. I know that after a super hectic day I’m burned out by 5-6 pm, or 8-9 hours, and that’s in an office, behind a computer, etc… and not handling a $35MM piece of equipment, next to a $400MM rig, with numerous peoples lives and well being at risk.
I just think by having a rested officer come on the bridge every 6 hours it breaks up the normal routine where people may get too relaxed. Now it may not work in reality but sounds great on paper.