Review article

SAFETY ANALYSIS OF PASSENGER SHIPS IN DOMESTIC VOYAGES

Vlado Frančić ; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies Rijeka
Marko Njegovan ; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies Rijeka
Lovro Maglić ; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies Rijeka

Abstract

The paper aims at analyzing passenger ships in domestic voyages as well as maritime accidents linked to passenger ships plying within the Croatian coastal area. Besides cruise ships, which mainly sail in international sea waters, there is a growing number of passenger ships used in domestic voyages. These are mainly excursion ships intended for one-day tours and smaller size cruise ships. The rising number of passenger ships and their concentration in certain sea areas considerably increases the possibility of accidents at sea. For the purpose of increasing passenger safety and transport service quality, the paper aims at analyzing the national passenger fleet, the types of accidents and the safety of passenger ships in general, thus determining the most frequent causes of these accidents. Based on the data obtained and in order to improve the safety of passenger ships, the most important conclusions reached and recommendations made are presented.

Keywords

passenger ship; national voyage; maritime accident; safety of navigation

Hrčak ID:

45463

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/45463

Publication date:

23.12.2009.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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