Risk and Safety of Maritime Transportation

Dear Colleagues,

This journal is dedicated to enhancing safety and managing risks in maritime transportation. With maritime transportation playing a crucial role in global trade and economic development, the need for advancing safety in this sector has never been more pressing. The complexity of maritime operations, along with the tough conditions they often face, exposes this sector to a variety of significant risks resulting from operational and environmental hazards.

Safety in maritime transportation is crucial for several key reasons. Firstly, it prioritises human life by preventing accidents and protecting crew members and passengers. Secondly, it plays a critical role in environmental protection, as maritime activities can lead to pollution and ecosystem damage. Additionally, safety measures are essential for economic stability, preventing costly disruptions and ensuring efficient global trade. Compliance with stringent regulations is necessary in the maritime industry, and effective risk assessment helps to achieve this, avoiding legal issues and fines. Together, these factors underscore the importance of maritime safety for sustainability, resilience, and global well-being.

We are therefore interested in articles that provide insight into the issues of hazards, risk assessment, causal factor identification and safety of maritime transportation in general. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Risk analysis and risk management in maritime transportation.
• Human factors and crew resource management in maritime operations.
• Examining the causal factors that contribute to shipping accidents.
• Hazardous material handling in maritime transport.
• Safety management and compliance in the maritime domain.
• Insight into the latest innovations in ship design that prioritise safety.
• The role of artificial intelligence in maritime risk management.
• Lessons learned and preventative strategies.
• Analysis of environmental impacts of shipping on the marine environment.
• Implementing and monitoring safety cultures in maritime organisations.
• Development and implementation of new technologies for navigation, communication, and operations at sea.
• Research into crew management, fatigue, training, and human error.

Dr. Andrea Maternová
Dr. Andrej Dávid
Dr. Nermin Hasanspahic
Dr. Lucia Švábová
Dr. Ayeley Tchangani
Dr. Grzegorz Karoń
Guest Editors

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