Professional paper
https://doi.org/10.7225/toms.v10.n02.004
Application of GIS: Maritime Accident Analysis in Malaysian Waters Using Kernel Density Function
Sarah Isnan
; Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Abstract
Statistics from the Marine Department in Malaysian Territorial waters has shown an increase in maritime accidents. The data of maritime accidents, including latitude and longitude of the locations, are analysed using Geographical Information System with Kernel Density function. This is to visualise, locate and identify the high-risk location of maritime accidents in Malaysian waters. Using the GIS analysis, the findings suggest that the data of the high-risk maritime location is at Malacca Straits. The results showed that GIS analysis is a useful tool to analyse maritime accidents data and can be used as a guidance for navigators to plan their passage in order to avoid maritime accidents.
Keywords
Geographical Information System; Kernel density; Maritime accidents; Malacca straits; Malaysian water; Spatial analysis
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269758
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Publication date:
21.10.2021.
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