Abstract
The present research paper demonstrates an in-depth analysis of fishing vessel incidents occurring in UK territorial waters as registered in the MAIB database. The aim is to investigate the main factors and sub-factors in the incidents involving fishing vessels and the role of human element in them. In order to achieve this aim, fishing vessel incidents recorded in the UK MAIB database for the last 19 years are thoroughly examined. The objective through which the main aim is achieved includes the examination of the incident location, the various types of the incident as well as the identification of the factors which contribute to the above mentioned incidents. Furthermore, the present paper compares the outcomes of the analysis with current rules, guidelines and regulations from national and international bodies and moreover suggests measures to overcome the above mentioned concern.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Sustainable Maritime Transportation and Exploitation of Sea Resources |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 14th International Congress of the International Maritime Association of the Mediterranean (IMAM), Genova, Italy, 13-16, September, 2011 |
| Editors | Enrico Rizzuto, C Guedes Soares |
| Place of Publication | Boca Raton |
| Pages | 747-754 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Event | 14th International Congress of the International Maritime Association of the Mediterranean, IMAM 2011 - Genova, Italy Duration: 13 Sept 2011 → 16 Sept 2011 |
Conference
| Conference | 14th International Congress of the International Maritime Association of the Mediterranean, IMAM 2011 |
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| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Genova |
| Period | 13/09/11 → 16/09/11 |
Keywords
- fishing vessels
- fishing vessel incidents