Research of maritime accidents based on HFACS framework
Andrea Maternová, Matúš Materna
Abstract
The paper deals with the identification and evaluation of factors affecting the origin of maritime accidents. Based on the analysis of investigation reports, human is the dominant causal factor. Authors provide comprehensive research of human failure in maritime transport; investigate and classify the errors, using the HFACS method. HFACS deals with the classification of human error based on human failure at various levels (organization, management, operation). At the end of the paper, measures to increase safety in critical areas are provided.
Topics & Concepts
Human errorMarine safetyIdentification (biology)Risk analysis (engineering)EngineeringComputer scienceBusinessMarine engineeringBotanyBiologyMaritime Navigation and SafetyRisk and Safety AnalysisMarine and Coastal Research