TITLE:
Decoding RoPax Ship Capsizes and Development of an ISO Ship Safety Standard
AUTHORS:
Soonhung Han, Robert Latorre
KEYWORDS:
Ship Accident, Capsize, RoPax Ship, Profile Height, Regulatory Body, ISO Standards
JOURNAL NAME:
Engineering,
Vol.16 No.9,
September
6,
2024
ABSTRACT: Marine accidents often result in significant losses of human life, environmental damage, and property destruction. Additionally, ships and offshore plants are large-scale and complex systems, making safety assessments challenging. However, the advent of onboard electronic systems has made it possible to monitor and respond more effectively. These new technologies can enhance safety levels while reducing the workload on crews. In this paper, authors analyze recent accidents involving ships with high structures above the water, such as car carriers or RoPax vessels, and propose preventive safety indicators to help prevent similar accidents from recurring.