Abstract
Human factors have been the main cause and a major contributing factor of numerous maritime accidents, such as the Exxon Valdez, Herald of Free Enterprise and the Costa Concordia. Despite the fact that safety standards and technological developments in maritime industry have been increased, accidents are still occurring since the limitations of the human being is underestimated. The aviation industry which is in many aspects similar to the maritime sector has been approaching the same problem systematically and developing advanced methodologies and techniques. The EU FP7 funded SEAHORSE (Safety Enhancements in transport by Achieving Human Orientated Resilient Shipping Environment) project aims to transfer the effective and successful safety concepts utilised in the aviation industry, adapting and tailoring them to the unique needs of maritime transport. The project has the potential to create a significant impact, at not only a European level but also an International one, in making the ship operation a safe, resilient, attractive and efficient environment. In this study, an overview of the SEAHORSE project is presented. Recent progress and future directions of the project is given in conclusion.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 15th Annual General Assembly International Association of Maritime Universities, IAMU AGA 2014 - Looking Ahead |
Subtitle of host publication | Innovation in Maritime Education, Training and Research |
Editors | Dev Ranmuthugala, Barrie Lewarn |
Publisher | Australian Maritime College |
Pages | 422-432 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780980639148 |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Event | 15th Annual General Assembly of the International Association of Maritime Universities, IAMU AGA 2014 - Looking Ahead: Innovation in Maritime Education, Training and Research - Launceston, Australia Duration: 27 Oct 2014 → 30 Oct 2014 |
Publication series
Name | 15th Annual General Assembly International Association of Maritime Universities, IAMU AGA 2014 - Looking Ahead: Innovation in Maritime Education, Training and Research |
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Conference
Conference | 15th Annual General Assembly of the International Association of Maritime Universities, IAMU AGA 2014 - Looking Ahead: Innovation in Maritime Education, Training and Research |
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Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Launceston |
Period | 27/10/14 → 30/10/14 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2014 Australian Maritime College, an institute of the University of Tasmania.
Keywords
- Aviation
- Maritime
- Resilience
- SEAHORSE project
- Safety