Ship Noise Level Analysis Based on the International Regulations

Rauls Klaucans, Arnis Krizus, Deniss Kreisberg

Abstract


The target of analyse was to determine the exposure levels to the staff on the vessel and ensure adequate measures are in place to minimize the exposure when necessary. Noise levels through the vessel will be compared to the noise code detailed in section 2 of this report. The measurement data results obtained at this survey will be analysed against the codes, as shown below. In addition, the measurement result table has the readings from 2007 during sea trials at the shipyard, Brodogradilište d.o.o. – Split. The analyse is to measure the exposure levels, through the accommodation and machinery spaces to determine the risk to staff working in these areas as well as making recommendations that could reduce the exposure levels.

Keywords:
Accommodation; exposure; machinery; noise; protection

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DOI: 10.2478/tae-2019-0005

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