English | 2022 | ISBN: 0367518570 | 673 pages | True PDF | 18.87 MB
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.