Magnus Boström
LecturerTeaching
I have worked as a lecturer at Kalmar Maritime Academy since 2009, mostly teaching nautical subjects, maritime English and ice navigation. Before starting at the Academy, I worked with high speed navigation in the Swedish Navy as well as deck officer on merchant vessels.
Research
Since 2013 I am also a PhD student in Maritime Science, and more specifically within the area of icebreaker operations. A unique characteristic for such operations is the close proximity between icebreaker and assisted vessel, something that leaves very little room for error. A common thread through my research is the role of humans during icebreaker operations, and particularly in regard to communication. Verbal communication, often in a multi-lingual setting, affects the risk of misunderstandings and ultimately the safety of lives, vessels and environment.
My research groups and projects
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Maritime science The research in maritime science includes at present: 1) working life, organisation and risk management, 2) the environmental effects of shipping and marine spatial planning, 3)…
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Project: Safety during icebreaker operations In this PhD project, I investigate the safety during icebreaker operations from a human perspective. Two focus areas within this project are verbal…
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Project: Practical work environment management for gender diversity in the maritime sector When working as a seafarer, the ship is both a working and a living environment. The social work environment…
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Project: Incentives for skills supply in a socially sustainable shipping This project aims to identify incentives at individual, organizational and industry levels for the skills supply in a socially…
Publications
Article in journal (Refereed)
- Boström, M. (2020). Mind the Gap! : A quantitative comparison between ship-to-ship communication and intended communication protocol. Safety Science. 123. 1-8.
- Boström, M. (2018). Breaking the ice : a work domain analysis of icebreaker operations. Cognition, Technology & Work. 20. 443-456.
- Boström, M., Österman, C. (2017). Improving operational safety during icebreaker operations. WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs (JoMA). 16. 73-88.
Conference paper (Other academic)
- Boström, M. (2014). Simulating Advanced Arctic Operations - Lessons Learned. 18th International Navigation Simulator Lecturers' Conference.
- Boström, M. (2012). Group Composition in the Navigation Simulator : a Pilot Study. 17th International Navigation Simulator Lecturers' Conference.
- Boström, M. (2010). Effective simulator training in preparation for icebreaking operations and ice management assessment. 16th International Navigation Simulator Lecturers' Conference Proceedings. 40-47.
Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
- Boström, M. (2020). Creating clarity and managing complexity through co-operation and communication : The case of Swedish icebreaker operations. Doctoral Thesis. Linnaeus University Press.