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Trans RINA, Vol 157, Part C1, Intl J Marine Design, Jan –Dec 2015


settings, affordances and infrastructure. This is achieved through developing a user scenario of the vessel based on dialogue with key stakeholders. The key activities of the WFSV mothership are focused on the wind farm technicians, in the context of TQM activities within their maintenance role. Essentially the vessel has the bridge crew, the wind farm vessel crews and the wind farm technician team. The wind farm technician team consist of four groups of 12 technicians of which there are 4 lead technicians. They manage and plan the maintenance schedule through VOIP dialogue with a harbour based team manager, who leads the simulation and planning teams. These teams develop and refine computer based models of system maintenance and weather windows, communicating with mothership crew, WFSV crew and lead technicians. Lead technicians have a responsibility for encouraging and managing TQM culture within the mothership.


must be addressed in


The critical crew members who's needs the


design process are the


technicians, in essence they are mobile office workers who are at sea with no or limited experience of the offshore environment.


The second stage of the NetWork platform [22] of support


involves creating new work settings and their


infrastructure, including those tools and protocols needed by workers outside of the places controlled by their employer. From an analysis of the identified activities considering the Y-generation approach to developing social networks with a focus on informal collaboration communication. Provisioning specification for interior zones will now be discussed. Engaging in the principles of biophilia, the central focal point of the design was the interior of the restaurant with integrated lounge area to enable previously land based technicians to experience well-being through a connection with nature through the combination


of large windows and key biophilic


references such as plants and natural materials. While the primary function of the dining room is eating, the actual daily usage of the space for this activity is low. Adaptability of the space was therefore critical to support the objectives of the design brief. The range of space types allow staff to meet both formally and informally supported through integrated IT systems such as retractable large screens for communication and team work. All of these facilities must be optimised through the development of communication and planning software to allow individuals to know where people are, what they do and what events or activities are happening. The individual tablet will be the conduit for such information which would require a significant amount of integration design and app development, which is outside the scope of this initial proposal.


The technician's room have a smart glass wall with images of the natural environment and to give them the design meaning of a land based coastal small apartment. Natural


light is used to promote well tunnels. A minimalist interior design approach with adjustable mood lighting to


promote a positive experience of space is used. The use of a computer, tablet terminal or large smart glass screen enables technicians to connect with family and friends and also facilitates CPD and informal work communication. The well resolved bathroom proposals give the feel of a small apartment rather than a commercial vessel.


Living and working in the same space requires a formal demarcation between activities, even though people continue to work in fourth spaces. This is achieved through the design of the changing room, which has to communicate the design meaning of a transition between the key formal work area and the accommodation areas of the vessel. The changing area has been designed as a personal space with storage for work ware and personal items to help the user develop an affinity with the space. The


briefing room is essential for face-to-face


communication before a 12 hour maintenance shift and afterwards for debrief communication as a integral part of TQM activity. The use of simulated environment views engages in biophilia. The inclusion of VOIP technology in technician rooms to allow technicians to make a brief connection with friends or family before starting work will keep them socially connected. To help the technicians maintain fitness the gym will implemented as a 4th space, fully equipped technicians to engage in


be for knowledge work while


exercising on a treadmill or other exercise machine. These activities could include report writing through voice recognition software and CPD training material.


The third stage of the NetWork platform [22] involves managing and adapting


this system of settings,


infrastructure and support over time to address changing needs. This is outside the scope of this design proposal. To achieve an objective assessment of the platform innovation, the implementation of


Psychology in GA configuration and interior


Environmental design


proposals, the engagement with DDI will be assessed. This will involve the development of an assessment tool in further work of the authors. It will be developed in the context of a business model of O&M activities and implemented through dialogue with the EBDIG-IRC industry network, as part of the ongoing EBDIG-WFSV project.


6. CONCLUSIONS being further


applying the principles of biophilia, this is achieved through the use of light


Future changes in the PAX regulations of CTVs, such as the German Flag's recent shift from 12 technicians to 24 special persons combined with innovations in crew transfer to turbine technology could result in a paradigm shift in O&M strategy business models. On this basis, for owners to maximise return on a vessel as an asset, the mothership must be a highly adaptable platform that can be readily and cost effectively reconfigured for a range of CTV types and deployment solutions. The track storage systems presented here facilitates instant reconfiguration


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