• A project management issue of new technology developments: A case study on lack of human factors' attention in human-robot interaction 

      Fossum, Knut Robert; Danielsen, Brit-Eli; Aarseth, Wenche Kristin; Johnsen, Stig Ole (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      The complexity of today’s sociotechnical systems has prompted researchers and practitioners to advocate new holistic approaches to safety. However, many engineering standards, methods and processes for addressing technical, ...
    • A Study of Information Security Practice in a Critical Infrastructure Application 

      Jaatun, Martin Gilje; Albrechtsen, Eirik; Bartnes, Maria; Johnsen, Stig Ole; Wærø, Irene; Longva, Odd Helge; Tøndel, Inger Anne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2008)
      Based on multiple methods we have studied how information security practices, and in particular computer security incident response practices, are handled in the Norwegian offshore oil and gas industry. Our findings show ...
    • At least as safe as manned shipping? Autonomous shipping, safety and “human error” 

      Porathe, Thomas; Hoem, Åsa Snilstveit; Rødseth, Ørnulf Jan; Fjørtoft, Kay Endre; Johnsen, Stig Ole (Chapter, 2018)
      A paradigm shift is presently underway in the shipping industry promising safer, greener and more efficient ship traffic with unmanned, autonomous vessels. In this article, we will look at some of these promises. The ...
    • Automation and autonomous systems: Human-centred design in drilling and wells 

      Johnsen, Stig Ole; Holen, Siri Mariane; Aalberg, Asbjørn Lein; Bjørkevoll, Knut Steinar; Evjemo, Tor Erik; Johansen, Gorm Idar; Myklebust, Thor; Okstad, Eivind Halvard; Pavlov, Alexey; Porathe, Thomas (SINTEF Rapport;2020:01442, Research report, 2021)
      This report is based on an assignment commissioned by the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) with the theme of human-centred design and human-machine interfaces in the development and implementation of autonomous ...
    • Bruk av droner i nordområdene 

      Bakken, Trond; Johnsen, Stig Ole; Holmstrøm, Sture; Merz, Mariann; Transeth, Aksel Andreas; Grøtli, Esten Ingar; Risholm, Petter; Storvold, Rune (SINTEF rapport;2019:01284, Research report, 2019)
      Formålet med denne rapporten er å vise eksempler på bruk av fjernstyrte og autonome droner i petroleumssektoren og vise hvilke utviklingstrender innen droneteknologi som er viktige. Utfordringer og muligheter for bruk av ...
    • Challenges and emerging practices in design of automation 

      Vatn, Dorthea Mathilde Kristin; Johnsen, Stig Ole; Saghafian, Mina (Chapter, 2023)
      Automation is expected to improve efficiency, as well as increase safety and quality. However, as more automation is added to a system, the lower the situation awareness of the operators may be. In safety critical systems ...
    • Experiences of main risks and mitigation in autonomous transport systems 

      Johnsen, Stig Ole; Hoem, Åsa Snilstveit; Jenssen, Gunnar; Moen, Terje (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      This paper discusses experiences, risks and mitigation in autonomous transport systems, to improve learning and risk-based governance. This is based on literature reviews, experiences of autonomous transport systems and ...
    • Flysikkerhet under omstillingsprosesser 

      Rosness, Ragnar; Forseth, Ulla; Herrera, Ivonne; Jersin, Erik; Johnsen, Stig Ole; Tinmannsvik, Ranveig Kviseth; Tveiten, Camilla Knudsen (SINTEF Rapport;STF50 A05102, Research report, 2005)
      Rapporten oppsummerer resultatene fra en studie av erfaringer fra andre land vedrørende sikkerhetsmessige konsekvenser av omstillingsprosesser innen luftfart og enkelte andre sikkerhetskritiske virksomheter. Hovedvekten ...
    • Hazards and Risks of Automated Passenger Ferry Operations in Norway 

      Johnsen, Stig Ole; Thieme, Christoph Alexander; Myklebust, Thor; Holte, Even Ambros; Fjørtoft, Kay Endre; Rødseth, Ørnulf Jan (Chapter, 2022)
      This paper describes the hazards and mitigation of risks for operating automated ferries in sheltered waters in Norway. Two cases have been explored, one with max 25Pax (persons on board) close to shore, and another involving ...
    • Human Factors and safety in automated and remote operations in oil and gas: A review 

      Johnsen, Stig Ole; stig, winge (Chapter, 2023)
      This paper explores the Human Factors of automation and remote operations through review of safety literature. The literature was selected through keyword search and snowballing. We have prioritized empirical papers and ...
    • Improvements in Rules and Regulations to Support Sensemaking in Safety-critical Maritime Operations 

      Johnsen, Stig Ole; Kilskar, Stine Skaufel; Danielsen, Brit-Eli (ESREL;2019, Peer reviewed; Chapter, 2019)
      The ability to handle maritime operations is increasingly dependent on control systems. Such systems play a crucial role in critical situations, by presenting safety-critical information that allows operators to make sense ...
    • Improving Safety by Learning from Automation in Transport Systems with a Focus on Sensemaking and Meaningful Human Control 

      Hoem, Åsa Snilstveit; Johnsen, Stig Ole; Rødseth, Ørnulf Jan; Fjørtoft, Kay Endre; Jenssen, Gunnar; Moen, Terje (Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Automated transport systems are deployed in many areas and transport modes. The predominant engineering perspective has been to automate as much as possible and minimize human interaction. However, a balanced integration ...
    • Incident Response Management in the oil and gas industry 

      Jaatun, Martin Gilje; Johnsen, Stig Ole; Bartnes, Maria; Longva, Odd Helge; Tøndel, Inger Anne; Albrechtsen, Eirik; Wærø, Irene (, Research report, 2007)
      Incident Response is the process of responding to and handling ICT security related incidents involving infrastructure and data. This has traditionally been a reactive approach, focusing mainly on technical issues. Incident ...
    • Missing focus on Human Factors – organizational and cognitive ergonomics – in the safety management for the petroleum industry 

      Johnsen, Stig Ole; Kilskar, Stine Skaufel; Fossum, Knut Robert (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
    • Oppfølging av arbeidsseminar om IKT-sikkerhet i Integrerte Operasjoner 

      Jaatun, Martin Gilje; Johnsen, Stig Ole; Bartnes, Maria; Longva, Odd Helge (Research report, 2007)
      Den 30/11-2006 ble det på initiativ fra SINTEF avholdt et arbeidsseminar om IKT-sikkerhet i integrerte operasjoner hos Oljedirektoratet (OD) og Petroleumstilsynet (Ptil) i Stavanger, hvor også Oljeindustriens Landsforening ...
    • Risk based regulation and certification of autonomous transport systems 

      Johnsen, Stig Ole; Hoem, Åsa Snilstveit; Stålhane, Tor; Jenssen, Gunnar; Moen, Terje (Chapter; Conference object; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Autonomous transport systems in all modes—road (i.e. autonomous cars), aviation (i.e. drones), shipping and rail are coming. Regulation and testing are on-going in Norway. Risks of autonomous systems are uncertain due to ...
    • Safety and Human Dependability in seaborne autonomous vessels 

      Thieme, Christoph Alexander; Johnsen, Stig Ole; Myklebust, Thor (Chapter, 2023)
      Highly automated and autonomous seaborne vessels (ASV) are developed to improve environmental impact and transport of goods and people. ASV are expected to be remotely supervised, to fulfil legal requirements and assure ...
    • Safety and security of drones in the oil and gas industry 

      Johnsen, Stig Ole; Bakken, Trond; Transeth, Aksel Andreas; Holmstrøm, Sture; Merz, Mariann; Grøtli, Esten Ingar; Jacobsen, Sigurd Robert; Storvold, Rune (Chapter, 2020)
      This paper describes safety and security challenges and best practices of the use of drones in the oil and gas industry, with consideration of the harsh weather conditions in the Northern Territories of Norway. We have ...
    • “Seafarers should be navigating by the stars”: barriers to usability in ship bridge design 

      Danielsen, Brit-Eli; Lützhöft, Margareta; Haavik, Torgeir Kolstø; Johnsen, Stig Ole; Porathe, Thomas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Navigating a ship is a complex task that requires close interaction between navigators and technology available on the ship’s bridge. The quality of this interaction depends on human and organisational factors, but also ...
    • Sensemaking and resilience in safety-critical situations: a literature review 

      Kilskar, Stine Skaufel; Danielsen, Brit-Eli; Johnsen, Stig Ole (Chapter, 2018)
      Recent accidents and near-accidents, such as the capsizing of the anchor handling vessel Bourbon Dolphin in 2007 and the unintended list of the drilling rig Scarabeo 8 in 2012, underline the need for addressing sensemaking ...