Initially developed as an internal set of guidelines for IACS projects, the Recommendations have now been released to the public to benefit the maritime industry. The purpose of the guidelines in IACS is to provide information to Project Teams and Working Groups about considering the human element when developing outputs (e.g. IACS resolutions, interpretations and recommendations).

REC 192 provides an early-stage impact analysis tool which encourages a human-centred perspective to:

  • Identify the impact of outputs on Human Element issues
  • Consider the effect of affected systems and operations on people
  • Consider the effects of people on the systems and operations involved
  • Ensure useful and usable codes, conventions and standards

Checklist questions

The REC 192 Human Element self-assessment is based on questions considering five areas. Questions 1 to 4 are risk-based and analyse the range of typical Human Element hazards associated with the implementation and use of an output or any system, product or service developed according to its requirements. Question 5 is about the effectiveness of measures typically used to address the Human Element in relation to the output.

How Lloyd’s Register can help

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has long championed consideration of the Human Element in the maritime sector, most notably through the Human Element Alert! initiative HE-Alert!. It is also heavily involved in supporting IACS and Flag states with the latest developments in the subject.

LR Rules address key Human Element issues and include notations associated with the following requirements:

LR also offers a series of consulting services centred around the Human Element.

What Flag Administrations, NGOs, shipowners and operators should do now

We advise utilising the IACS Recommendation 192 framework and Human Element checklist to evaluate the impact of your current regulations and internal policies. By integrating this approach with LR’s specialised Guidance, Class products, and consulting services, you can proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with the human element across your operations.

For further information

If you would like to know more or need support with these requirements, please contact us via marine.comms@lr.org.