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The impact of noise level on work comfort in maritime transport—A case study

ISSN printed: 1733-8670, ISSN on-line: 2392-0378
Kaizer, Adam1; Soszyńska-Budny, Joanna2; Schoeneich, Marta3; Brzeska, Natalia4
URI: https://repository.pm.szczecin.pl/handle/123456789/2897
2025-12-30
The subject of this paper is to discuss and analyze the noise-induced hazards on ships. For this purpose, factors such as noise levels in different accommodations during various engine operations, methods of protecting crews from the harmful effects of noise, and the impact of noise on health and work are examined. Noise level tests are conducted at different locations on the vessel using a sound meter. Subsequently, a statistical analysis of the obtained results is carried out and the main statistical characteristics are determined and interpreted. The conducted research demonstrates in which rooms the standards are met, where they are exceeded, and in which areas hearing protection should be used. The results could be utilized in future research on occupational health and safety
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Title

The impact of noise level on work comfort in maritime transport—A case study

Pages

Figures

15

Tables

6

ISSN printed

1733-8670

ISSN on-line

2392-0378

DOI

10.17402/673

Type

Original scientific article

Journal

84 Scientific Journals of the Maritime University of Szczecin, no. 84 / 2025

Publisher

Scientific Journals Maritime University of Szczecin, Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Morskiej w Szczecinie

Copyright Holder

Scientific Journals Maritime University of Szczecin, Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Morskiej w Szczecinie

Published

2025-12-30

Recieved

2025-05-07

Accepted

2025-12-16

Funding

No data

Keywords

noise emission, safety, protection from noise, noise level, work comfort

URI:

https://repository.pm.szczecin.pl/handle/123456789/2897

Language

English

Authors

Kaizer, Adam1; Soszyńska-Budny, Joanna2; Schoeneich, Marta3; Brzeska, Natalia4

Affiliation

1 Gdynia Maritime University, Faculty of Navigation Department of Transport, a.kaizer@am.gdynia.pl
2 Gdynia Maritime University, Faculty of Navigation Department of Transport, joannas@am.gdynia.pl
3 Gdynia Maritime University, Faculty of Navigation Department of Ship Operations, m.schoeneich@am.szczecin.pl
4 Student Association of Innovative Transport and Logistics Systems 81-87 Morska St., 81-225 Gdynia, Poland, brzeskanatalia@icloud.com

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