GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE OF SHIP COLLISION DETERMINANT RESEARCH BASED ON A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
This systematic review investigates the determinants of ship collisions, a critical issue in maritime safety with substantial implications for human lives, the environment, and economic stability. The study analyses data from 627 documents retrieved from the Scopus database, of which 80 documents were selected for detailed analysis after a rigorous screening process. The findings identify seven primary factors influencing ship collisions: human factors, environmental conditions, technical and maintenance errors, safety management and risk assessment errors, regulation violations, traffic density, and technological development and prediction. Human factors, such as navigational errors and crew fatigue, are major contributors to collisions. Environmental conditions, including adverse weather and complex geographical settings, significantly heighten collision risks. Technical failures and poor maintenance compromise navigational safety, while inadequate safety management and risk assessment exacerbate these dangers. Violations of navigation regulations increase collision likelihood, particularly in high-traffic areas where the complexity of navigation is intensified. Finally, the use of advanced technologies like AIS and predictive risk models offers promising solutions for collision prevention. Understanding these factors is important for developing more effective preventative measures, improving maritime safety, and reducing the economic and environmental impact of ship collisions.
Ship Collision, Maritime, Determinant, Systematic Literature Review.