The Analysis of Social and Situational Systems as Components of Human Errors Resulting in Navigational Accidents
As in any industry exposed to risk, human and organizational factors are the main stakes of maritime safety. Understanding the causes and risks of maritime accidents is integral to the sustainability of shipping. The investigation of marine accidents is a crucial tool for their identification in are...
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| description | As in any industry exposed to risk, human and organizational factors are the main stakes of maritime safety. Understanding the causes and risks of maritime accidents is integral to the sustainability of shipping. The investigation of marine accidents is a crucial tool for their identification in areas related to operations and ships, including social and situational systems, their design, and technical systems. The authors conducted a cause–effect analysis of marine incidents. For this purpose, case-by-case analysis and an Ishikawa diagram were used, which is a tool that helps identify actual or potential causes of accidents. The study showed that by far the most significant cross-section of causes of accidents were elements of social and situational systems that affect the safety of the ship, crew, and environment. The least significant contribution came from the machinery area. Through the detailed descriptions, a picture emerges not so much of a lack of knowledge of the regulations as of a failure to comply with existing procedures or best practices. In the authors’ opinion, more emphasis is needed on preventive measures, including safety culture, training, competence assessment, and increased awareness of the need for sustainability. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c3e1cd70d9774a8b8897cda1f8f8cb242023-11-18T07:36:35ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-06-011311678010.3390/app13116780The Analysis of Social and Situational Systems as Components of Human Errors Resulting in Navigational AccidentsLech Kasyk0Anna Eliza Wolnowska1Krzysztof Pleskacz2Tomasz Kapuściński3Institute of Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, Maritime University of Szczecin, Wały Chrobrego 1-2, 70-500 Szczecin, PolandFaculty of Engineering and Economic of Transport, Maritime University of Szczecin, H. Pobożnego St. 11, 70-507 Szczecin, PolandFaculty of Navigation, Maritime University of Szczecin, Wały Chrobrego 1-2, 70-500 Szczecin, PolandInstitute of Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, Maritime University of Szczecin, Wały Chrobrego 1-2, 70-500 Szczecin, PolandAs in any industry exposed to risk, human and organizational factors are the main stakes of maritime safety. Understanding the causes and risks of maritime accidents is integral to the sustainability of shipping. The investigation of marine accidents is a crucial tool for their identification in areas related to operations and ships, including social and situational systems, their design, and technical systems. The authors conducted a cause–effect analysis of marine incidents. For this purpose, case-by-case analysis and an Ishikawa diagram were used, which is a tool that helps identify actual or potential causes of accidents. The study showed that by far the most significant cross-section of causes of accidents were elements of social and situational systems that affect the safety of the ship, crew, and environment. The least significant contribution came from the machinery area. Through the detailed descriptions, a picture emerges not so much of a lack of knowledge of the regulations as of a failure to comply with existing procedures or best practices. In the authors’ opinion, more emphasis is needed on preventive measures, including safety culture, training, competence assessment, and increased awareness of the need for sustainability.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/11/6780safetysocial systemssituational systemsnavigationsustainabilitymarine accidents |
| spellingShingle | Lech Kasyk Anna Eliza Wolnowska Krzysztof Pleskacz Tomasz Kapuściński The Analysis of Social and Situational Systems as Components of Human Errors Resulting in Navigational Accidents Applied Sciences safety social systems situational systems navigation sustainability marine accidents |
| title | The Analysis of Social and Situational Systems as Components of Human Errors Resulting in Navigational Accidents |
| title_full | The Analysis of Social and Situational Systems as Components of Human Errors Resulting in Navigational Accidents |
| title_fullStr | The Analysis of Social and Situational Systems as Components of Human Errors Resulting in Navigational Accidents |
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| title_short | The Analysis of Social and Situational Systems as Components of Human Errors Resulting in Navigational Accidents |
| title_sort | analysis of social and situational systems as components of human errors resulting in navigational accidents |
| topic | safety social systems situational systems navigation sustainability marine accidents |
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