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Accident Analysis And Prevention : Application Of Hfacs In Maritime Casualty Investigation Reports Of Ecuador, David Guevara Haro Nov 2020

Accident Analysis And Prevention : Application Of Hfacs In Maritime Casualty Investigation Reports Of Ecuador, David Guevara Haro

World Maritime University Dissertations

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Human Error In Commercial Fishing Vessel Accidents: An Investigation Using The Human Factors Analysis And Classification System, Peter J. Zohorsky Aug 2020

Human Error In Commercial Fishing Vessel Accidents: An Investigation Using The Human Factors Analysis And Classification System, Peter J. Zohorsky

Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Theses & Dissertations

The commercial fishing industry is frequently described as one of the most hazardous occupations in the United States. The objective, to maximize the catch, is routinely challenged by a variety of elements due to the environment, the vessel, the crew, and several external considerations and how they interact with each other. The analysis of fishing vessel accidents can be complicated due to the diverse nature of the industry, including the species caught, the type and size of boat that is employed, how far travelled from their homeport, and the adequacy of the support organizations ensuring safe and uninterrupted operations. This …