Prediction of human error probabilities in a critical marine engineering operation on-board chemical tanker ship: The case of ship bunkering. (December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Akyuz, Emre; Celik, Metin; Akgun, Ilker; Cicek, Kadir
• Is Part Of: Safety science. Volume 110(2018)Part A
• Page Start: 102
• Page End: 109
• Publication Date: 2018-12
• Subjects: Maritime safety -- Human reliability -- Bunkering operation -- Chemical tanker ship -- Decision-making; Industrial accidents -- Periodicals; Accident Prevention -- Periodicals; Safety -- Periodicals; Travail -- Accidents -- Périodiques; 363.11
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ssci.2018.08.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0925-7535

Abstract

Highlights: A marine-specific human error prediction is introduced. An extensive estimation of human error is performed for the case of ship bunkering operation. Enhancement in maritime safety control levels in operational aspect is provided. Abstract: Ship bunkering, a safety critical operation in marine engineering, can cause drastic environmental damage at sea. Though bunkering presents high safety procedures, minor accidents also can pose potential harm for marine environment and human life. Indeed, it is well-known that numerous bunker accidents can be attributed to different types of human error. Therefore, control of human factor during bunkering operation plays critical role to enhance safety aboard and prevent environmental pollution at sea. This study presents a comprehensive human error prediction during bunkering operation demonstrated with a case study at chemical tanker platform. To achieve this purpose, a Shipboard Operation Human Reliability Analysis (SOHRA) method, which has been developed as a marine-specific approach to quantify human error, is employed. In the view of outcomes, human error reduction measures are recommended. In conclusion, the paper is expected to give practical contribution to the systematically prediction of human error for designated tasks, enhancement of safety control level in operational aspect and protection of the marine environment.