No swans in sight—analyzing the resilience in Norwegian water passenger transport

Størkersen, Kristine Vedal; Johansen, Jens Petter

doi:10.1201/b15938-244

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“…They value their autonomy and thus take a lot of responsibility, maybe beyond what management explicitly has stated or expected. This is also described in Norwegian coastal passenger transport (Aalberg andBye, 2017, Størkersen andJohansen, 2014) and cargo transport and the aquaculture industry (Størkersen, 2012). According to earlier research, management's safety commitment is important for the safety on the vessels (Lappalainen, 2016, Bhattacharya, 2012.…”

Section: Maritime Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaftmentioning

confidence: 88%

“…This makes procedures too numerous, detailed, and distanced from actual operations (Lappalainen, 2016, Bhattacharya, 2012. For some situations there are more than one procedure, or too few crewmembers to comply (Aalberg andBye, 2017, Størkersen andJohansen, 2014). Seafarers are also required to perform documentation "essentially outside their primary functions of ensuring safe and efficient sailing" (Silos et al, 2012).…”

Section: Research About Conflicting Conditionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Production and protection. Seafarers’ handling of pressure in gemeinschaft and gesellshaft

Størkersen¹,

Laiou²,

Nævestad³

et al. 2018

Safety and Reliability – Safe Societies in a Changing World

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Seafarers experience conflicting objectives of production and protection in most operations. This study explores how seafarers deal with such pressures, through an analysis of interview data from 20 seafarers working on Norwegian-and Greek-controlled coastal and international passenger and cargo vessels of different sizes. Despite the various contexts, the results show similar conflicting objectives and pressure handling. The pressure is experienced differently, however, due to diverse organizational relations. Seafarers on the large vessels in large companies describe businesslike relations (gesellshaft) and direct efficiency pressures from superiors. Seafarers on the smaller vessels in small companies contrastingly report of close relations (gemeinschaft), devotion to the company and thus an internal wish to be efficient.

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Section: Maritime Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaftmentioning

confidence: 88%

Section: Research About Conflicting Conditionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Production and protection. Seafarers’ handling of pressure in gemeinschaft and gesellshaft

Størkersen¹,

Laiou²,

Nævestad³

et al. 2018

Safety and Reliability – Safe Societies in a Changing World

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“…Regulation motivates maritime organizations to take safety precautions (Kongsvik et al, submitted for publication; Knapp and Van de Velden, 2011), but the trend toward auditability and accountability as safety measures can marginalize useful safety practices and improvisation abilities Dekker, 2014;Størkersen and Johansen, 2014;Bieder and Bourrier, 2013). In spite of such secondary effects, research shows this type of regulation continues due to lack of resources: maritime deaths in poor sectors are not given public attention, let alone funding for regulatory development (Lindøe et al, 2011).…”

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confidence: 97%

Survival versus safety at sea. Regulators’ portrayal of paralysis in safety regulation development

Størkersen

2015

Safety Science

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a b s t r a c tSafety regulation can decrease the frequent accidents in sea transportation, but aspects of the existing regulations are found to contribute negatively to safety. Earlier studies suggest other framework conditions to influence maritime safety more than regulation, without reviewing the relation between the maritime context and regulation. Therefore, this paper explores maritime regulators' safety-related decisions. The data consist of interviews with regulators and facts about other actors (i.e., politicians, shipping companies, interests groups, and the media) in the maritime transport arena. The findings, which are based on safety, decision-making, and arena theories, are not described by earlier research.Primarily, I find that a paralysis constrains safety regulation. Despite wanting a safe industry, transport competition leads the maritime actors to disagree about the priority of safety or profit, which paralyzes safety regulation development and constrains the regulators and their discretionary space (where they enforce the right safety regulations for the right sectors). Many of the decision criteria with which regulators must comply are forced upon them by others, so that regulators see them as constraints. Safety regulation is further weakened when market forces influence both regulation-making and enforcement. The findings demonstrate that industrial or political actors do not prioritize safety in practice; however, safety priority could lift maritime transport above the choice between safety and survival.

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“…That would assist the core ideas of a high-reliability organization, such as mindfulness, commonly known as resilience engineering (Kee et al, 2017). Størkersen, in a study, identified that organizations, because of the tightness of schedules and competitiveness, display limited and low resilience to prevent unwanted events; therefore, emergency preparedness plans are difficult to practice during operations, especially fire drills, and are also affected due to short manning (Størkersen & Johansen, 2013). The Eastern Star † incident in China further accentuates the severe role of resilience, revealing crew underestimation of storm severity, delayed navigation stoppage, lax shipbuilding inspections, and profit-driven actions affecting safety (Wang et al, 2019).…”

Section: Resiliencementioning

confidence: 99%

Enhancing maritime safety: A comprehensive review of challenges and opportunities in the domestic ferry sector

Baig,

Lagdami,

Mejia Jr.

2024

Marit. Technol. Res.

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The domestic ferry sector is uniquely distinctive owing to its challenging navigation conditions and vulnerable accident records that have evoked endless calls for improving maritime safety. The recent adoption of IMO model safety regulations offers viable options for the Member States to standardize incorporation into national law. The operations of domestic ferries range from very large vessels with freight to small craft, which are often the only transport means for a large population of commuters in the developing world. The flexibility of domestic ferries is appealing; on the other hand, their operations are a challenge to handle, raising the need to identify those challenges that are incompatible with smooth operations and business opportunities. The maritime industry, specifically regarding domestic ferry operations, confronts multilayered challenges with direct implications on accident prevention and operational safety that necessitate a thorough analysis for a comprehensive understanding. This study explores five categories, namely, operations, technology and innovations, the human element, policy and regulation, and economics, recognized as pivotal to improving maritime safety. Our content analysis identifies the comprehensive taxonomies, that explain the current challenges and practical opportunities faced by the sector and which are notably lacking, urging efficient tenacity to ensure sustainable domestic ferry operations. The primary objective was to enhance safety standards, promoting sustainable shipping for all stakeholders involved. This study has identified 28 challenges and 90 opportunities, providing a significant pathway for sustainable decision-making that also adds value to the safety of the stakeholders. This study is expected to explore novel and fertile future research areas to promote scholarly discussion in the domestic ferry sector. Highlights Policy deficiency - Recognition of inadequate policy frameworks for domestic ferry operations in developing nations, necessitating immediate alignment with international safety standards Governance strengthening - There is an swift need for strong governance structures to address deficiencies in policy formulation, regulatory enforcement, and operational practices, ensuring effective safety oversight Standardization challenges - The absence of standardized definitions and categorizations hampers the development of uniform safety regulations within the domestic ferry sector Capacity building - Continuous training programs are necessary to foster a safety-conscious culture among the domestic ferry workforce Policy adaptation - Policies must adapt to technological advancements, and collaboration with international bodies is vital for enhancing safety standards within the domestic ferry sector

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No swans in sight—analyzing the resilience in Norwegian water passenger transport

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Production and protection. Seafarers’ handling of pressure in gemeinschaft and gesellshaft

Production and protection. Seafarers’ handling of pressure in gemeinschaft and gesellshaft

Survival versus safety at sea. Regulators’ portrayal of paralysis in safety regulation development

Enhancing maritime safety: A comprehensive review of challenges and opportunities in the domestic ferry sector

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