Ο ανθρώπινος παράγοντας στην ασφάλεια ναυσιπλοϊας

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Keywords
Human element ; Shipping ; Safety at sea ; SIRE 2.0 ; TMSA ; MASSAbstract
Nowadays, where the evolution of technology plays a very important role in many aspects of daily life, adapting to new methods is imperative in the shipping industry as well. International legislation and conventions regarding maritime safety are constantly being amended with the aim of preventing and avoiding maritime accidents, while continuously considering new challenges. It is clear that the role of the seafarer, today, is quite demanding, as they must be familiar with new systems and applications while performing their maritime duties. The decisive role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), as the main body responsible for decision-making regarding the modification of international maritime law, seeks to ensure that the results of its Committees take into account new technologies (e.g., navigation systems aboard ships, communication platforms between ships and authorities, autonomous vessels, alternative fuels), with the goal of safeguarding the interests of the global maritime industry, while maintaining close cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO) on issues related to improving safety and protecting the rights of seafarers.
An important key in improving the performance of the human element is based on the evaluation indicators of the general behavior of the human factor in shipping, with the TMSA program and the SIRE 2.0 index being key players.
Additionally, the recent innovation of autonomous surface vessels, which has many supporters, has also faced strong opposition from those who emphasize the irreplaceable role of the human element.