Thesis

Enhancing maritime simulator training for safety critical situations

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  • University of Strathclyde
Date of award
  • 2025
Thesis identifier
  • T17352
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  • 201882462
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Abstract
  • There is no doubt that maritime transportation is the most critical transport for global trade. Maritime transportation is considered the largest international mode of cargo and passenger transportation, and in the last 30 years, it has increased by 240%. As the number and size of merchant vessels have increased, accidents onboard ships have become a main cause of concern. These accidents cause loss of lives, cargo, and ships and, in addition, cause environmental damage. However, marine accident statistics indicate that around 70% of maritime accidents are directly or indirectly related to human error, while 30% are due to technical factors and natural disasters. Maritime accident reports are a valuable resource to research these human errors. When the reports are analysed, it can be observed that the lack of appropriate training affects human and team performance, including situational awareness, communications, and lookout. Human performance and human-system interaction play an important role in emergency and safety-critical situations. In addition, emergencies are unpredictable at sea, so accidents and incidents could occur at any time and anywhere, particularly in congested and restricted waters. Officers and crew should be prepared to face and avoid emergencies during their duty. Therefore, training and education are some of the most effective ways to increase officers' and crew's capability and knowledge to improve their performance in emergency situations. Developing training programs from the actual scenarios in the full mission simulation for deck officers is a unique opportunity to enhance human performance and teams in emergency and safety-critical situations. The aim of this research is to explore the cognitive demand and behaviours of operators in the ship bridge environment individually and with assistance to develop IMO recognised intelligent training programs in full mission bridge simulation by utilising real accident scenarios and advanced assessment in order to prepare modern seafarers to deal with unexpected safety-critical situations.
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  • Kahani, Danial
  • Turan, Osman
  • Kurt, R. E.
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  • This thesis was previously held under moratorium from 29th May 2025 until 29th May 2026.
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