Safety is often described as freedom from unacceptable risk. The International Maritime
Organization (IMO) since its establishment has consistently been working towards mitigation …

This article presents a comprehensive review of the maritime safety regimes and provides
recommendations on how to improve the system. The results show a complex legal …

This paper intends to demonstrate that ship safety is currently at the center of intense
international activities, undergoing a process of evaluation and change that is likely to yield …

This study reveals areas where IMO regulations of safety of life at sea can be improved
upon. After examination of 5389 mortality and 3559 accident cases of UK seamen and 6878 …

On 1 July 2004 the new maritime security regulatory regime set out in the International
Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 as amended, namely the new …

Purpose–To inform readers comprehensively and sufficiently about the new (July 1, 2004)
legal regime of SOLAS/ISPS code concerning security of ports and ships …

Consideration of risk treatment measures is an essential step of a risk assessment. The type
of treatment, preventive or mitigative, is decided on an ad hoc basis, and there seems to be …

First Published in 2005. Shipping and marine transportation is a highly regulated global
industry. The safe and efficient operation of ships is a priority for all ship builders, owners …

Safety and Security at Sea is concerned with the safe operation of ships and consequently
with preventing errors and oversights. This book contributes to safety where it is most …

Problem: Tragic marine and offshore accidents have caused serious consequences
including loss of lives, loss of property, and damage of the environment. Method: A …