Frequency of use – the First Step Toward Human-Centred Interfaces for Marine Navigation Systems

This article presents research on how frequently seafarers utilise functions and information available on an Integrated Navigation System to perform navigation duties. Using an online questionnaire, the study collected data from 601 members of the global seafaring community. The results provide an o...

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Published in:Journal of navigation 2019-09, Vol.72 (5), p.1089-1107
Main Authors: Vu, Viet Dung, Lützhöft, Margareta, Emad, Gholam Reza
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accident investigations
Bridges
Design
Driving conditions
Geographical locations
Information overload
Interfaces
Navigation
Navigation systems
Questionnaires
Sailing
Studies
Surface navigation
Traffic
Usability
User interface
Weather
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Summary:This article presents research on how frequently seafarers utilise functions and information available on an Integrated Navigation System to perform navigation duties. Using an online questionnaire, the study collected data from 601 members of the global seafaring community. The results provide an overview of the frequency of use for each feature, together with factors affecting the use and associated usability issues. The study finds that the use of navigation equipment is situation-dependent and affected by administrative factors, experience and professional habits, characteristics of the sailing area, traffic conditions, weather conditions, ship management factors and geographical location. Additionally, information overload, particularly with overlay and alert management functions, was found to be the major issue with existing systems. The findings of this study can be applied to improve menu tree structure, display layout, and interaction methods on the interface of navigation systems, such as making frequently-used features more readily available or easier to access.
ISSN:0373-4633
1469-7785
DOI:10.1017/S0373463319000183