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Without noise suppression,
noise levels in
accommodation areas above
and near thrusters operating
at full power may be
75-88 dB(A).
Effects of noise exposure
Challenges for the crew
On large, powerful ships ranging from cruise liners to
sophisticated offshore vessels, today’s operating personnel
must perform more complex tasks than the seafarers
of old could ever have imagined.
They must control a variety of advanced technology
and respond quickly to input from an array of interfaces.
They must be able to make vital decisions in split seconds
if necessary.
They must fulfil stringent requirements for the efficiency
and quality of their work.
Basis
for noise
criteria
Noise
limits
set by
regulatory
bodies
Crew cabins on mobile
offshore units,
passenger cabins
on board cruise ships.
This quiet environment
allows recovery from
exposure to high noise
levels, and gives high-quality
rest and personal comfort
for passengers and crew.
45-50
dB(A)
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