Maritime Transportation

The environmental and human costs of marine accidents are high, and risks

are considerable. At the same time, expectations from society for the safety

of maritime transportation, like most other activities, increase continuously.

To meet these expectations, systematic methods for understanding

and managing the risks in a cost-efficient manner are needed. This book

provides readers with an understanding of how to approach this problem.

Firmly set within the context of the maritime industry, systematic methods

for safety management and risk assessment are described. The legal

framework and the risk picture within the maritime industry provide necessary

context. Safety management is a continuous and wide-ranging process,

with a set of methods and tools to support the process. The book provides

guidance on how to approach safety management, with many examples

from the maritime industry to illustrate practical use.

This extensively revised new edition addresses the needs of students

and professionals working in shipping management, ship design and naval

architecture, and transport management, as well as safety management,

insurance, and accident investigation.