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An Investigation into the Problems of Disabled Passengers in Access and Emergency Situations when Using Marine Transport and the Employment of Disabled Persons in the Maritime Industry

Project

HANDIAMI - An Investigation into the Problems of Disabled Passengers in Access and Emergency Situations when Using Marine Transport and the Employment of Disabled Persons in the Maritime Industry

Funding origin:
European
European Union
STRIA Roadmaps:
Other ()
Transport mode:
Waterborne
Waterborne
Duration:
Start date: 01/11/1997,
End date: 01/10/1999
Status: Finished
Funding details:
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Overview

Background & policy context:

The demographic trend towards ageing implies the necessity of addressing more comprehensively the needs of elderly and disabled people using passenger ships. In addition, disability issues relating to employment of seafarers are currently a widely neglected area, which could affect several thousand employees in Europe.

Objectives:

HANDIAMI aimed to investigate all relevant aspects of disability issues and seek the viewpoints of individuals and organisations with respect to the needs of passengers and employees in the maritime sector.

The main objectives of HANDIAMI were to:

  • undertake a detailed comparative analysis of the level of existing provision for disabled passengers in all transport sectors;
  • develop introductory training material for managers and staff in the maritime industry;
  • promote the employment and retention of disabled maritime workers;
  • highlight any safety-specific issues that impact on ship design, operation and training.

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