Journal of Marine Science and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(12), P. 2305 - 2305
Published: Dec. 14, 2024
Accident
analysis
models
are
crucial
tools
for
understanding
and
preventing
accidents
in
the
maritime
industry.
Despite
advances
ship
technology
regulatory
frameworks,
human
factors
remain
a
leading
cause
of
marine
accidents.
The
complexity
behavior,
influenced
by
social,
technical,
psychological
aspects,
makes
accident
challenging.
Various
methods
used
to
analyze
accidents,
but
no
single
approach
is
universally
chosen
use
as
most
effective.
Traditional
often
emphasize
errors,
technical
failures,
mechanical
breakdowns.
However,
hybrid
models,
which
combine
different
approaches,
increasingly
recognized
providing
more
accurate
predictions
addressing
multiple
causal
factors.
In
this
study,
dynamic
model
based
on
Human
Factors
Analysis
Classification
System
(HFACS)
Bayesian
Networks
proposed
predict
estimate
risks
narrow
waterways.
utilizes
past
data
expert
judgment
assess
potential
ships
encounter
when
navigating
these
confined
areas.
Uniquely,
enables
prediction
probabilities
under
varying
operational
conditions,
offering
practical
applications
such
real-time
risk
estimation
vessels
before
entering
Istanbul
Strait.
By
insights,
supports
traffic
operators
implementing
preventive
measures
enter
high-risk
zones.
results
study
can
serve
decision-support
system
not
only
VTS
operators,
shipmasters,
company
representatives
also
national
international
stakeholders
industry,
aiding
both
probability
development
measures.
Journal of Marine Engineering & Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 19
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
This
study
provides
a
systematic
risk
assessment
approach
for
chemical
tanker
loading
operations,
focusing
on
high-risk
scenario
identified
through
operational
data
from
model
vessel.
To
address
the
complexities
of
transportation,
hybrid
methodology
combining
Methodology
Identification
Major
Accident
Hazards
(MIMAH)
and
Fuzzy
Bayesian
Network
(FBN)
analysis
was
developed.
MIMAH's
structured
framework
systematically
identifies
critical
events
using
Bow-Tie
(BT)
diagram,
integrating
Fault
Tree
(FT)
Event
(ET)
providing
thorough
breakdown
potential
accident
pathways.
BT
structure
converted
into
(BN)
to
improve
probability
estimations
by
incorporating
conditional
dependencies
expert-driven
fuzzy
logic,
particularly
where
historical
limited.
The
further
employed
dual-method
sensitivity
analysis,
Fussell-Vesely
(FV)
importance
measures
Improvement
Index
(II),
identify
improvement-prone
basic
(BEs).
Key
findings
highlight
dominance
human
error
in
events,
manifold
connection
failures
incorrect
valve
alongside
mechanical
vulnerabilities
with
significant
improvement
potential.
extends
ARAMIS
principles
maritime
contexts,
reliability-based
fuzzy-based
estimation
methods
detailed
adaptable
that
enhances
safety
resilience
hazardous
transport.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 4, 2025
Subsea
pipeline
system
faces
significant
challenges
in
practical
engineering
applications,
including
complexity,
environmental
variability,
and
limited
historical
data.
These
factors
complicate
the
accurate
estimation
of
component
failure
rates,
leading
to
fault
polymorphism
inherent
uncertainty.
To
address
these
challenges,
this
study
proposes
a
reliability
analysis
method
based
on
Fuzzy
Polymorphic
Bayesian
Network
(FPBN).
The
approach
utilizes
multi-state
tree
construct
polymorphic
(BN),
integrating
traditional
BN
techniques
with
consideration
multiple
states
fuzzy
rates.
This
extension
allows
network
handle
uncertainties
such
as
imprecise
data
unclear
logical
relationships.
is
applied
subsea
risk
by
developing
model.
Through
quantitative
analysis,
probability
calculated.
Reverse
diagnosis
then
conducted
determine
posterior
probabilities
root
nodes
identify
vulnerabilities.
results
demonstrate
that
FPBN
effectively
addresses
ambiguity
uncertainty
providing
robust
framework
applications.
Risk Analysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 18, 2025
Abstract
In
this
paper,
we
assert
that
the
process
safety
risks
vary
based
on
identity
of
stakeholders
involved,
for
example,
employees,
management,
regulators,
community
members,
insurance
companies,
and
environment.
These
differ
in
perceptions,
magnitudes,
ramifications
across
an
array
stakeholders.
Hence,
risk
assessment
taken
from
a
single
perspective,
as
is
often
case,
inadequate
perhaps
misleading.
Instead,
more
realistic
approach
multi‐perspective
by
considering
interactions
existing
among
different
perspectives
building
concurrent
compatible
models
explicitly.
This
marks
first
innovation
current
research
work.
The
second
centers
hybrid
nature
analysis.
We
recognize
distinction
between
impacting
human
well‐being
affecting
facilities,
properties,
capital
assets,
introduces
safety‐facility
to
address
types
risks.
Still,
developing
multiple
represent
complex,
time‐consuming,
tedious,
very
costly.
addition,
results
may
become
incompatible,
confusing
To
avoid
such
difficulties,
comprehensive
model
developed
initially,
which,
while
impractical
itself,
allows
extraction
practical
perspective‐based
through
reduction.
methodology
was
illustrated
validated
examining
city
gas
pressure
reduction
station
12
perspectives,
illustrating
highlighting
necessity
accurate
However,
widely
applicable
areas,
not
limited
gate
(CGS).
Furthermore,
twelve
considered
are
specific
context
CGS
case
suburb
Tehran
other
situations.
By
incorporating
these
practices,
organizations
can
ensure
comprehensive,
inclusive,
risks,
ultimately
leading
better
management
decision‐making.
Journal of Marine Engineering & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1), P. 22 - 39
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
This
study
aims
to
enhance
maritime
safety
by
focusing
on
risk
analysis
in
tank
cleaning
operations,
specifically
targeting
the
of
spillages.
The
Bow-Tie-based
Fuzzy
Bayesian
Network
(BT-FBN)
methodology
was
employed
conduct
an
equipment-based
dynamic
analysis.
A
real
chemical
tanker
selected
as
model
vessel
ensure
realistic
calculations,
and
'Loss
Containment'
(LoC)
identified
critical
event
for
comprehensive
BT
utilised
identify
systematically
map
potential
hazards.
Considering
temporal
dynamics
risk,
a
performed
using
four-month
data
from
vessel,
fuzzy
logic
applied
address
uncertainties
data.
findings
indicated
steady
increase
'LoC'
4.33%
11.86%
over
four
months,
consistent
with
observed
accident
rates
(8.57%).
Furthermore,
likelihood
consequential
events,
such
'Delay
Operations
&
Near
Miss'
(C-1),
showed
similar
trend,
ranging
3.69%
10.09%.
Notably,
underscored
role
'Human
Error
Management
Failure'
(IE4)
contributing
most
significantly
'LoC',
2.86%
8.77%,
emphasising
importance
addressing
human
factors
mitigate
environmental
pollution.
Australian Journal of Maritime & Ocean Affairs,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 24
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Sinking
accidents
can
cause
catastrophic
losses
in
human,
economic
resources
and
environmental
damage.
are
one
of
the
most
common
maritime
that
occur
Indonesia.
Therefore,
this
study
aims
to
analyze
cause-and-effect
probability
ship
sinkings
Indonesian
waters.
Bayesian
Network
method
accident
factor
level
used
causal
factors
sinking
accidents.
The
results
found
Loss
Stability
vessel
is
sensitive
node.
An
additional
take
from
investigated
half
occurred
on
passenger
vessels,
ships
over
25
years
old
prone
due
corrosion
lack
proper
maintenance.
While
70.5%
caused
by
human
error
majorly
triggered
unsafe
acts.
real-case
analysis
also
performed
reveals
eliminating
Human
Error
ship's
associated
reduce
17.2%.
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(9), P. 1659 - 1659
Published: Sept. 16, 2024
Compared
to
maritime
vessel
traffic
accidents,
there
is
a
scarcity
of
available,
and
only
incomplete,
accident
data
for
inland
waterway
accidents.
Additionally,
the
characteristics
different
segments
vary
significantly,
factors
affecting
navigation
safety
risks
their
mechanisms
may
also
differ.
Meanwhile,
in
recent
years,
extreme
weather
events
have
been
frequent
waterways,
has
clear
trend
towards
larger
vessels,
bringing
about
new
hazards
management
challenges.
Currently,
research
on
mainly
focuses
risk
assessment,
with
scarce
quantitative
studies
mitigation
measures.
This
paper
proposes
method
improving
safety,
based
cost-effectiveness
trade-off
approach
mitigate
The
links
effectiveness
cost
measures
constructs
comprehensive
cost-benefit
evaluation
model
using
fuzzy
Bayesian
quantification
conversion
techniques,
considering
reduction
effects
under
uncertain
conditions
various
costs
they
incur.
Taking
upper,
middle,
lower
reaches
Yangtze
River
as
examples,
this
evaluates
key
provides
most
cost-effective
strategies.
Findings
reveal
that,
even
if
waterways
share
same
sources,
due
environmental
differences.
Moreover,
no
inherent
correlation
between
best-performing
terms
benefits
lowest-cost
measures,
nor
are
necessarily
recommended.
proposed
case
provide
theoretical
support
scientifically
formulating
complex
environments
offer
guidance
departments
determine
future
work
directions.