Accident and incident data

Ellis, Neil ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0493-8461 2007. Accident and incident data. Presented at: Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium 2007, Cardiff University, 04-05 July 2007. Seafarers International Research Centre Symposium Proceedings (2007). Cardiff, UK: Seafarers International Research Centre, pp. 81-111.

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Abstract

Although it is often suggested that accidents at sea have reduced over the last decade, there is no doubt that they still occur, both to vessels and those that work on them. One potential contribution to the reduction of such accidents is the collection of accurate data on accident and incidents as this may be used to suggest improvements to safety systems, and to inform changes in practice and policy. Although there are a number of sources from which such data may be obtained, when these are examined they are generally found to be localised, poor in coverage, and/or to contain only very basic data. Therefore, this paper outlines an attempt to collect and combine available sources of accident and incident data, both for vessels and personnel, discusses the format, nature and limitations of this data, and considers whether there is any common core of available information in the public domain. Information from a number of sources will be examined, including maritime administrations, P&I clubs, and shipping companies. Finally, recommendations are made to consider what information could valuably be recorded, and how it could helpfully be classified, so that these sources are more comparable and compatible for research purposes.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC)
Publisher:	Seafarers International Research Centre
ISBN:	1900174316
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	8 March 2024
Last Modified:	09 Mar 2024 00:32
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/167046

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