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Mr Neil Ellis
Research Associate, Seafarers International Research Centre
Overview
- The mental health of seafarers
- Seafarers health and well-being
- The built environment and its affects on health and well-being
- Perceptions of risk in the maritime industry
- The collection & analysis of accident data
- Fatigue in the work place
- Research techniques in a marine environment
Publication
2023
- Bailey, N., Winchester, N. and Ellis, N. 2023. What is your intention? Tacit knowledge and community-based learning for collision avoidance in the global maritime industry. Journal of Vocational Education and Training (10.1080/13636820.2023.2213685)
2022
- Sampson, H. and Ellis, N. 2022. Scoping exercise relating to the future evaluation of evidence underpinning decision-making in the shipping industry. Project Report. Cardiff University.
- Sampson, H. and Ellis, N. 2022. Scoping exercise relating to the future evaluation of evidence underpinning decision-making in the shipping industry. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre, Cardiff University.
2021
- Ellis, N., Wadsworth, E. and Sampson, H. 2021. Mapping maritime professionals: Towards a full-scale European data collection system. Project Report. Brussels: ETF.
- Sampson, H., Ellis, N., Acejo, I., Turgo, N. and Tang, L. 2021. Recommended standard of accommodation for seafarers working on board cargo vessels. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre.
2020
- Wellens, B., McNamara, R., Ellis, N. and Smith, A. 2020. Combined effects of occupational noise exposure and shiftwork on performance tasks in a seafaring population. International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education 7(7), pp. 150-156. (10.20431/2349-0381.0707017)
2019
- Sampson, H., Turgo, N., Acejo, I., Ellis, N. and Tang, L. 2019. 'Between a rock and a hard place': the implications of lost autonomy and trust for professionals at sea. Work, Employment and Society 33(4), pp. 648-665. (10.1177/0950017018821284)
- Sampson, H. and Ellis, N. 2019. Fatalities and injuries among seafarers in the period 2000-2016. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Sampson, H. and Ellis, N. 2019. Seafarers’ mental health and wellbeing. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Sampson, H. and Ellis, N. 2019. Seafarers' mental health and wellbeing. Project Report. Cardiff, UK: Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
2018
- Acejo, I., Sampson, H., Turgo, N., Ellis, N. and Tang, L. 2018. The causes of maritime accidents in the period 2002-2016. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC).
- Sampson, H., Ellis, N., Acejo, I., Turgo, N. and Tang, L. 2018. The working and living conditions of seafarers on cargo ships in the period 2011-2016. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC).
2017
- Sampson, H., Ellis, N., Acejo, I. and Turgo, N. 2017. Changes in seafarers' health 2011-16: Recommendations from the summary report. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre.
- Sampson, H., Ellis, N., Acejo, I. and Turgo, N. 2017. Changes in seafarers' health 2011-2016: A summary report. Project Report. Cardiff: Sefarers International Research Centre.
2016
- Sampson, H., Acejo, I., Ellis, N., Tang, L. and Turgo, N. 2016. The relationships between seafarers and shore-side personnel: Recommendations from an outline report based on research undertaken in the period 2012-2016. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre.
- Sampson, H., Acejo, I., Ellis, N., Tang, L. and Turgo, N. 2016. The relationships between seafarers and shore-side personnel: an outline report based on research undertaken in the period 2012-2016. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre.
- Sampson, H., Acejo, I., Ellis, N., Tang, L. and Turgo, N. 2016. The use of mandatory equipment on board cargo ships: Recommendations from an outline report based on research undertaken in the period 2012-2016. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre.
- Sampson, H., Acejo, I., Ellis, N., Tang, L. and Turgo, N. 2016. The use of mandatory equipment on board cargo ships: an outline report based on research undertaken in the period 2012-2016. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre.
2015
- Sampson, H. and Ellis, N. 2015. Elusive corporate social responsibility (CSR) in global shipping. Journal of Global Responsibility 6(1), pp. 80-98. (10.1108/JGR-08-2014-0028)
2013
- Sampson, H., Ellis, N. and Bailey, N. J. 2013. 'Walking the talk': how companies succeed in managing risk at sea. Presented at: SIRC Symposium 2013, Cardiff, UK, 3-4 July 2013Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2013). Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC) pp. 25-37.
- Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2013. Corporate social responsibility and the quality of seafarers accommodation and recreational facilities. Presented at: IMISS2013 - International Scientific Meeting for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Shipping, Kotka, Finland, 11-12 June 2013 Presented at Kunnaala, V. and Viertola, J. eds.IMISS2013 - Proceedings of the International Scientific Meeting for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Shipping: 2nd International Maritime Incident and Near Miss Reporting Conference. Turku: Turun yliopisto / University of Turku pp. 91-109.
- Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2013. Accommodation and welfare on contemporary cargo ships. Presented at: Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium 2013Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2013). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre pp. 100-118.
- Tang, L., Acejo, I., Ellis, N., Turgo, N. and Sampson, H. 2013. Behind the headlines? An analysis of accident investigation reports. Presented at: Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium 2013Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2013). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre pp. 1-24.
- Turgo, N., Sampson, H., Acejo, I., Ellis, N. and Tang, L. 2013. Understanding the relationships between ship and shore personnel - a new study. Presented at: Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium 2013Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2013). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre pp. 38-53.
- Turgo, N., Ellis, N., Tang, L., Sampson, H. and Acejo, I. 2013. The use of mandatory equipment on-board. Presented at: Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium 2013Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2013). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre pp. 54-72.
2012
- Bailey, N. J., Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2012. Exploring differences in perceptions of risk, and its management, amongst personnel directly associated with the operation of ships. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC).
- Sampson, H., Ellis, N., Acejo, I., Tang, L., Turgo, N. and Zhiwei, Z. 2012. Seafarer accommodation on contemporary cargo ships. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
2011
- Bailey, N. J., Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2011. Living and working conditions aboard large yachts. Presented at: SIRC Symposium 2011, Cardiff, UK, 6-7 July 2011 Presented at Sampson, H. ed.Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2011). Cardiff, UK: Cardiff University pp. 21-32.
2010
- Bailey, N. J., Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2010. Safety and perceptions of risk: a comparison between respondent perceptions and recorded accident data. Working paper. Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC), Cardiff University.
- Bailey, N. J., Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2010. SIRC report to the PYA on living and working conditions aboard yachts. Technical Report.
- Ellis, N., Bloor, M. J. and Sampson, H. 2010. Patterns of seafarer injuries. Maritime Policy & Management 37(2), pp. 121-128. (10.1080/03088830903533742)
2009
- Ellis, N. 2009. Life at Sea: Room for Improvement?. Nautilus International Telegraph, pp. 24-25.
- Ellis, N., Bloor, M. and Sampson, H. 2009. Patterns in injury reporting. Presented at: Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium 2009Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2009). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre pp. 1-8.
- Ellis, N. 2009. Vessel design and the well-being of seafarers. Presented at: Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium 2009Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2009). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre pp. 75-90.
2008
- Ellis, N. 2008. Accident and incident data: The perceptions of the risk of certain incidents versus the reality of reported data. Presented at: 2nd International Scientific Maritime Conference: Frederick University. Human Resources in the Shipping Industry: New Trends and Challenges in the 21st Century, Limassol, Cyprus, 21 - 22 November 2008.
- Bailey, N. J., Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2008. Training and technology onboard ship: How seafarers learned to use the shipboard Automatic Identification System (AIS). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC), Cardiff University.
- Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2008. The global labour market for seafarers working aboard merchant cargo ships 2003. Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC), Cardiff University.
- Ellis, N. 2008. Why should seafarers care about what researchers do?. The Sea(192), pp. 4-5.
2007
- Bailey, N. J., Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2007. Perceptions of risk in the maritime industry: personal injury. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC).
- Ellis, N. 2007. Accident and incident data. Presented at: Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium 2007, Cardiff University, 04-05 July 2007Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2007). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre pp. 81-111.
- Ellis, N. 2007. How to take some of the stress out of the job. The Sea(185), pp. 4-5.
2006
- Bailey, N. J., Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2006. Perceptions of risk in the maritime industry: ship casualty. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC).
2005
- Ellis, N. 2005. Key concerns about safety at sea. The Sea(177), pp. 4.
- Ellis, N., Sampson, H., Aguado, J. C., Baylon, A., Del Rosario, L., Lim, Y. F. and Velga, J. 2005. What seafarers think of CBT. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Ellis, N., Sampson, H., Walters, D. and Bailey, N. 2005. Safety and perceptions of risk. Presented at: Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium 2005, Cardiff University, July 2005Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2005). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre pp. 91-107.
2004
- Ellis, N. 2004. Fatigue: what’s known and what’s being done. The Sea(172), pp. 4-5.
2003
- Smith, A. P., Lane, A., Bloor, M. J., Allen, P. H., Burke, A. and Ellis, N. 2003. Fatigue offshore: Phase 2. The short sea and coastal shipping industry. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC), Cardiff University.
- Ellis, N., Allen, P. H. and Burke, A. 2003. The influence of noise and motion on sleep, mood and performance of seafarers. Presented at: Contemporary Ergonomics 2003, April 2003 Presented at McCabe, P. T. ed.Contemporary Ergonomics 2003. London: Taylor & Francis pp. 137-142.
- Burke, A., Ellis, N. and Allen, P. H. 2003. The impact of work patterns on stress and fatigue among offshore worker populations. Presented at: Contemporary Ergonomics 2003, April 2003 Presented at McCabe, P. T. ed.Contemporary Ergonomics 2003. London: Taylor & Francis pp. 131-136.
- Allen, P. H., Burke, A. and Ellis, N. 2003. A cross-vessel survey of seafarers examining factors associated with fatigue. Presented at: Contemporary Ergonomics 2003, April 2003 Presented at McCabe, P. T. ed.Contemporary Ergonomics 2003. London: Taylor & Francis pp. 125-130.
201
- Ellis, N., Sampson, H. and Wadsworth, E. 201. Fatalities at sea. Presented at: Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium 2011Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2011). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre pp. 46-65.
Cynadleddau
- Sampson, H., Ellis, N. and Bailey, N. J. 2013. 'Walking the talk': how companies succeed in managing risk at sea. Presented at: SIRC Symposium 2013, Cardiff, UK, 3-4 July 2013Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2013). Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC) pp. 25-37.
- Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2013. Corporate social responsibility and the quality of seafarers accommodation and recreational facilities. Presented at: IMISS2013 - International Scientific Meeting for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Shipping, Kotka, Finland, 11-12 June 2013 Presented at Kunnaala, V. and Viertola, J. eds.IMISS2013 - Proceedings of the International Scientific Meeting for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Shipping: 2nd International Maritime Incident and Near Miss Reporting Conference. Turku: Turun yliopisto / University of Turku pp. 91-109.
- Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2013. Accommodation and welfare on contemporary cargo ships. Presented at: Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium 2013Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2013). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre pp. 100-118.
- Tang, L., Acejo, I., Ellis, N., Turgo, N. and Sampson, H. 2013. Behind the headlines? An analysis of accident investigation reports. Presented at: Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium 2013Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2013). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre pp. 1-24.
- Turgo, N., Sampson, H., Acejo, I., Ellis, N. and Tang, L. 2013. Understanding the relationships between ship and shore personnel - a new study. Presented at: Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium 2013Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2013). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre pp. 38-53.
- Turgo, N., Ellis, N., Tang, L., Sampson, H. and Acejo, I. 2013. The use of mandatory equipment on-board. Presented at: Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium 2013Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2013). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre pp. 54-72.
- Bailey, N. J., Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2011. Living and working conditions aboard large yachts. Presented at: SIRC Symposium 2011, Cardiff, UK, 6-7 July 2011 Presented at Sampson, H. ed.Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2011). Cardiff, UK: Cardiff University pp. 21-32.
- Ellis, N., Bloor, M. and Sampson, H. 2009. Patterns in injury reporting. Presented at: Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium 2009Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2009). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre pp. 1-8.
- Ellis, N. 2009. Vessel design and the well-being of seafarers. Presented at: Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium 2009Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2009). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre pp. 75-90.
- Ellis, N. 2008. Accident and incident data: The perceptions of the risk of certain incidents versus the reality of reported data. Presented at: 2nd International Scientific Maritime Conference: Frederick University. Human Resources in the Shipping Industry: New Trends and Challenges in the 21st Century, Limassol, Cyprus, 21 - 22 November 2008.
- Ellis, N. 2007. Accident and incident data. Presented at: Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium 2007, Cardiff University, 04-05 July 2007Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2007). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre pp. 81-111.
- Ellis, N., Sampson, H., Walters, D. and Bailey, N. 2005. Safety and perceptions of risk. Presented at: Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium 2005, Cardiff University, July 2005Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2005). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre pp. 91-107.
- Ellis, N., Allen, P. H. and Burke, A. 2003. The influence of noise and motion on sleep, mood and performance of seafarers. Presented at: Contemporary Ergonomics 2003, April 2003 Presented at McCabe, P. T. ed.Contemporary Ergonomics 2003. London: Taylor & Francis pp. 137-142.
- Burke, A., Ellis, N. and Allen, P. H. 2003. The impact of work patterns on stress and fatigue among offshore worker populations. Presented at: Contemporary Ergonomics 2003, April 2003 Presented at McCabe, P. T. ed.Contemporary Ergonomics 2003. London: Taylor & Francis pp. 131-136.
- Allen, P. H., Burke, A. and Ellis, N. 2003. A cross-vessel survey of seafarers examining factors associated with fatigue. Presented at: Contemporary Ergonomics 2003, April 2003 Presented at McCabe, P. T. ed.Contemporary Ergonomics 2003. London: Taylor & Francis pp. 125-130.
- Ellis, N., Sampson, H. and Wadsworth, E. 201. Fatalities at sea. Presented at: Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium 2011Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2011). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre pp. 46-65.
Erthyglau
- Bailey, N., Winchester, N. and Ellis, N. 2023. What is your intention? Tacit knowledge and community-based learning for collision avoidance in the global maritime industry. Journal of Vocational Education and Training (10.1080/13636820.2023.2213685)
- Wellens, B., McNamara, R., Ellis, N. and Smith, A. 2020. Combined effects of occupational noise exposure and shiftwork on performance tasks in a seafaring population. International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education 7(7), pp. 150-156. (10.20431/2349-0381.0707017)
- Sampson, H., Turgo, N., Acejo, I., Ellis, N. and Tang, L. 2019. 'Between a rock and a hard place': the implications of lost autonomy and trust for professionals at sea. Work, Employment and Society 33(4), pp. 648-665. (10.1177/0950017018821284)
- Sampson, H. and Ellis, N. 2015. Elusive corporate social responsibility (CSR) in global shipping. Journal of Global Responsibility 6(1), pp. 80-98. (10.1108/JGR-08-2014-0028)
- Ellis, N., Bloor, M. J. and Sampson, H. 2010. Patterns of seafarer injuries. Maritime Policy & Management 37(2), pp. 121-128. (10.1080/03088830903533742)
- Ellis, N. 2009. Life at Sea: Room for Improvement?. Nautilus International Telegraph, pp. 24-25.
- Ellis, N. 2008. Why should seafarers care about what researchers do?. The Sea(192), pp. 4-5.
- Ellis, N. 2007. How to take some of the stress out of the job. The Sea(185), pp. 4-5.
- Ellis, N. 2005. Key concerns about safety at sea. The Sea(177), pp. 4.
- Ellis, N. 2004. Fatigue: what’s known and what’s being done. The Sea(172), pp. 4-5.
Monograffau
- Sampson, H. and Ellis, N. 2022. Scoping exercise relating to the future evaluation of evidence underpinning decision-making in the shipping industry. Project Report. Cardiff University.
- Sampson, H. and Ellis, N. 2022. Scoping exercise relating to the future evaluation of evidence underpinning decision-making in the shipping industry. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre, Cardiff University.
- Ellis, N., Wadsworth, E. and Sampson, H. 2021. Mapping maritime professionals: Towards a full-scale European data collection system. Project Report. Brussels: ETF.
- Sampson, H., Ellis, N., Acejo, I., Turgo, N. and Tang, L. 2021. Recommended standard of accommodation for seafarers working on board cargo vessels. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre.
- Sampson, H. and Ellis, N. 2019. Fatalities and injuries among seafarers in the period 2000-2016. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Sampson, H. and Ellis, N. 2019. Seafarers’ mental health and wellbeing. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Sampson, H. and Ellis, N. 2019. Seafarers' mental health and wellbeing. Project Report. Cardiff, UK: Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
- Acejo, I., Sampson, H., Turgo, N., Ellis, N. and Tang, L. 2018. The causes of maritime accidents in the period 2002-2016. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC).
- Sampson, H., Ellis, N., Acejo, I., Turgo, N. and Tang, L. 2018. The working and living conditions of seafarers on cargo ships in the period 2011-2016. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC).
- Sampson, H., Ellis, N., Acejo, I. and Turgo, N. 2017. Changes in seafarers' health 2011-16: Recommendations from the summary report. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre.
- Sampson, H., Ellis, N., Acejo, I. and Turgo, N. 2017. Changes in seafarers' health 2011-2016: A summary report. Project Report. Cardiff: Sefarers International Research Centre.
- Sampson, H., Acejo, I., Ellis, N., Tang, L. and Turgo, N. 2016. The relationships between seafarers and shore-side personnel: Recommendations from an outline report based on research undertaken in the period 2012-2016. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre.
- Sampson, H., Acejo, I., Ellis, N., Tang, L. and Turgo, N. 2016. The relationships between seafarers and shore-side personnel: an outline report based on research undertaken in the period 2012-2016. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre.
- Sampson, H., Acejo, I., Ellis, N., Tang, L. and Turgo, N. 2016. The use of mandatory equipment on board cargo ships: Recommendations from an outline report based on research undertaken in the period 2012-2016. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre.
- Sampson, H., Acejo, I., Ellis, N., Tang, L. and Turgo, N. 2016. The use of mandatory equipment on board cargo ships: an outline report based on research undertaken in the period 2012-2016. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre.
- Bailey, N. J., Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2012. Exploring differences in perceptions of risk, and its management, amongst personnel directly associated with the operation of ships. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC).
- Sampson, H., Ellis, N., Acejo, I., Tang, L., Turgo, N. and Zhiwei, Z. 2012. Seafarer accommodation on contemporary cargo ships. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Bailey, N. J., Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2010. Safety and perceptions of risk: a comparison between respondent perceptions and recorded accident data. Working paper. Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC), Cardiff University.
- Bailey, N. J., Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2010. SIRC report to the PYA on living and working conditions aboard yachts. Technical Report.
- Bailey, N. J., Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2008. Training and technology onboard ship: How seafarers learned to use the shipboard Automatic Identification System (AIS). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC), Cardiff University.
- Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2008. The global labour market for seafarers working aboard merchant cargo ships 2003. Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC), Cardiff University.
- Bailey, N. J., Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2007. Perceptions of risk in the maritime industry: personal injury. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC).
- Bailey, N. J., Ellis, N. and Sampson, H. 2006. Perceptions of risk in the maritime industry: ship casualty. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC).
- Ellis, N., Sampson, H., Aguado, J. C., Baylon, A., Del Rosario, L., Lim, Y. F. and Velga, J. 2005. What seafarers think of CBT. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Smith, A. P., Lane, A., Bloor, M. J., Allen, P. H., Burke, A. and Ellis, N. 2003. Fatigue offshore: Phase 2. The short sea and coastal shipping industry. Project Report. Cardiff: Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC), Cardiff University.
Teaching
Biography
Neil joined SIRC in 2003 where he was initially appointed to work on the Global Labour market database. Prior to joining SIRC Neil worked at the Occupational and Health Psychology unit at Cardiff University as a research assistant on the fatigue, health and safety project. This project, conducted in collaboration with SIRC, examined the causes of stress and fatigue in the maritime industry. It was the first of its kind to take performance tests into the maritime environment, to which end Neil conducted a number of on board research trips. Neil’s first degree is a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Communication, and he also holds an MPhil, both of which were awarded by University of Wales Institute, Cardiff.
At SIRC Neil is currently working on the Seafarers’ health and access to healthcare in 2023 project funded by Stiftelsen Sveriges Sjömanshus (SSS) which looks at the health of international seafarers through questionnaires and interviews comparing their current health status to that found in studies completed in 2011 and 2016. For the first time the study will look at access to health care and the difficulties seafarers experience accessing such, as well as the difficulties that ship operators face in attempting to support their shipboard employees’ health.
In the past Neil has worked on a number of other projects within SIRC including:
1) Scoping exercise relating to the future evaluation of evidence underpinning decision-making in the shipping industry
This project for the Lloyd's Register Foundation looked at the evidence that is used to support decision-making in relation to safety in the maritime industry. The project itself was a scoping exercise which produced a detailed snapshot of the type of information currently being used by the maritime industry to inform decision-making.
2) Mapping Maritime Professionals - Towards a full scale European data collection system
This European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) and the European Community Shipowners' Association (ECSA) funded research looked at the availability and accuracy of data on those employed in the maritime industry within each country in the European Union (as well as Iceland, Norway, and the UK) assessing what data was available and how detailed and accurate this was, with recommendations for the development of a European wide data collection system being made.
3) Seafarers' mental health and wellbeing
This Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (ISOH) funded project looking at the mental health of seafarers. The study examined what existing data there was on the mental health of seafarers as well as collecting new data about mental health from both seafarers and shipping companies so as to identify what factors on-board ships support/undermine good mental health.
4) Other Projects
- The relationships between shore-side and shipboard personnel
- Seafarers use of mandatory equipment
- Accommodation design
- The accuracy of perceptions of risk compared to actual accident data
- The supply of global seafaring labour.
- Fraudulent certification
- Stress in the maritime industry
- Attitudes towards computer based training (CBT)
Honours and awards
Professional memberships
Research themes
Specialisms
- Mental Health
- Statistics
- Ergonomics
- Workplace wellbeing and quality of working life
- Industrial and employee relations