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Traffic simulation based ship collision probability modeling

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  • Goerlandt, Floris
  • Kujala, Pentti

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Maritime traffic poses various risks in terms of human, environmental and economic loss. In a risk analysis of ship collisions, it is important to get a reasonable estimate for the probability of such accidents and the consequences they lead to. In this paper, a method is proposed to assess the probability of vessels colliding with each other. The method is capable of determining the expected number of accidents, the locations where and the time when they are most likely to occur, while providing input for models concerned with the expected consequences. At the basis of the collision detection algorithm lays an extensive time domain micro-simulation of vessel traffic in the given area. The Monte Carlo simulation technique is applied to obtain a meaningful prediction of the relevant factors of the collision events. Data obtained through the Automatic Identification System is analyzed in detail to obtain realistic input data for the traffic simulation: traffic routes, the number of vessels on each route, the ship departure times, main dimensions and sailing speed. The results obtained by the proposed method for the studied case of the Gulf of Finland are presented, showing reasonable agreement with registered accident and near-miss data.

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  • Goerlandt, Floris & Kujala, Pentti, 2011. "Traffic simulation based ship collision probability modeling," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Elsevier, vol. 96(1), pages 91-107.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:reensy:v:96:y:2011:i:1:p:91-107
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ress.2010.09.003
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    1. Kujala, P. & Hänninen, M. & Arola, T. & Ylitalo, J., 2009. "Analysis of the marine traffic safety in the Gulf of Finland," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Elsevier, vol. 94(8), pages 1349-1357.
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