Human factor and accidents. The case of the shipping industry
Master Thesis
Author
Filtikakis, Emmanouil
Φιλτικάκης, Εμμανουήλ
Date
2021-12Advisor
Karakasnaki, MariaΚαρακασνάκη, Μαρία
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Keywords
Human factor ; Maritime accidents ; Safety ; Human errorAbstract
This paper focuses on the important role that human plays on the maritime sector. Marine accidents have been occurring ever since men started to sail. It goes without question though, that human factor has a huge impact on the majority maritime accidents and that despite the constant evolution of technology, people are still vital for the proper operation and safe passage of every vessel. The first part of this paper emphasizes on the safety as a term in shipping, presenting the relative legislation, the meaning of risk and the culture prevailing nowadays about safety in vessels. The second part, presents the crucial role of human factor on-board, as well as some memorable accidents that occurred due to mistakes that were made from the crew.