1st Edition

Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation

Edited By Adam Weintrit Copyright 2009

    In recent years much attention has been paid to safety of navigation and marine transportation. Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation addresses the main aspects of marine safety, including: safety of navigation; manoeuvering and ship-handling systems; marine traffic control and automatic identification systems; navigation tools, systems and equipment; anti-collision; communication at sea; manoeuvering and pilot navigation; sea-river and inland navigation; route planning and weather navigation; hydrometeorological aspects; methods and algorithms; safety and reliability aspects of technical systems; marine transportation; human factors and crew resource management; maritime education and training; maritime policy, proposals and recommendations. The book is particularly of interest to academics and professionals in maritime navigation, maritime transportation, and hydrography.

    Chapter 1. Safety of navigation

    1.1 The present and expected changes in maritime safety, security and defense functions
    J. Urba´nski ,W. Morga´s & M. Mi¸esikowski

    1.2 Study on ships safety control system
    X.-J. Han, X.-Y. Meng & Z.-W.Wang

    1.3 Marine navigation using expert system
    N. Nikitakos & G. Fikaris

    1.4 Safety of navigation and spatial planning at sea
    J. Hajduk

    1.5 e-Navigation and the Human Element
    D. Patraiko, P.Wake &A.Weintrit

    1.6 Generation of Electronic Nautical Chart data for assessment of navigational safety in harbour and waterway design
    K. Guan, C. Shi, S.Wu &T. Xu

    1.7 Study on shipping safety strategy based on accident forecast model
    X.Y. Meng, Y.M. Bai & X.J. Han

    1.8 Knowledge representation in a ship’s navigational decision support system
    Z. Pietrzykowski & J. Uriasz

    Chapter 2. Manoeuvering and ship-handling simulation

    2.1 Manoeuvring simulation on the bridge for predicting motion of real ships and as training tool in ship handling simulators
    K. Benedict, M. Kirchhoff, M. Gluch, S. Fischer & M. Baldauf

    2.2 CFD based hull hydrodynamic forces for simulation of ship manoeuvres
    T. Tabaczek, T. Górnicz & J. Kulczyk

    2.3 New capabilities of the NTPRO 4000 full mission ship handling simulator in the assessment and evaluation processes at Lithuanian Maritime Academy
    R. Zažeckis, I. Bartuseviˇcien˙e & R. Maksimaviˇcius

    2.4 Reconstructing a marine casualty: The effectiveness of the full-mission simulator as a casualty analysis tool
    E. Doyle

    2.5 Fuzzy fast time simulation model of ship’s manoeuvring
    P. Zalewski

    2.6 Ship manouvring performance experiments using a free running model ship
    N. Im & J.-H. Seo

    2.7 Simulation of load distribution along a quay during unparallel berthing manoeuvres
    J. Artyszuk

    2.8 Training course for personnel involved in emergency towing operations
    T.E. Berg, G. Gudmundseth & U. Klevstad

    Chapter 3. Global navigation satellite system

    3.1 Modernization of maritime DGPS in Poland
    M. Dziewicki

    3.2 Application of 3-D velocity measurement of vessel by VI-GPS for STS lightering
    Y. Yoo, E. Pedersen, K. Tatsumi, N. Kouguchi &Y. Arai

    3.3 Positioning using GPS and GLONASS systems
    L. Kujawa, J.B. Rogowski & K. Kopa´nska

    3.4 Galileo integrity concept and its applications to the maritime sector
    C. Hernández, C. Catalán & M.A. Martínez

    3.5 Galileo AltBOC E5 signal characteristics for optimal tracking algorithms
    F. Vejražka, P. Kováˇr & P. Kaˇcmaˇrík

    3.6 The implementation of the EGNOS system to APV-I precision approach operations
    A. Fellner, K. Banaszek & P. Tróminski

    3.7 GPS-based vehicle localisation
    A. Janota &V. Konˇcelík

    3.8 Effect of measurement duration on the accuracy of position determination in GPS and GPS/EGNOS systems
    R. Bober, T. Szewczuk &A.Wolski

    Chapter 4. Marine traffic control and automatic identification systems

    4.1 Sustainability of motorways of the sea and fast ships
    F.X. Martínez de Osés & M. Castells i Sanabra

    4.2 Applying graph theory terms to description of VTS 153
    K. Jackowski

    4.3 Simulation-based risk analysis of maritime transit traffic in the Strait of Istanbul
    B. Ozbas, I. Or, O.S. Uluscu &T. Altıok

    4.4 The Marine Electronic Highway project in Straits of Malacca and Singapore: Observation on the present development
    M.H. Said &A.H. Saharuddin

    4.5 Availability of traffic control system based on servicing model
    J. Mikulski

    4.6 Evaluation of main traffic congestion degree for restricted waters with AIS reports
    Q. Hu, J. Yong, C. Shi & G. Chen

    4.7 Computer vision and ship traffic analysis: Inferring maneuver patterns from the automatic identification system
    K.G. Aarsæther &T. Moan

    4.8 Possible method of clearing-up the close-quarter situation of ships by means of Automatic Identification System
    V.M. Bukaty & S.U. Morozova

    Chapter 5. Navigational tools, systems and equipment

    5.1 Development of a concept for bridge alert management
    F. Motz, S. Höckel, M. Baldauf & K. Benedict

    5.2 Comparison of traditional and integrated bridge design with SAGAT
    F. Motz, E. Dalinger, H.Widdel, S. Höckel & S. MacKinnon

    5.3 The problem of “infant mortality” failures of integrated navigation systems
    S. Ahvenjärvi

    5.4 CRM-203 type Frequency Modulated ContinuousWave (FM CW) radar
    S. Plata & R.Wawruch

    5.5 The impact of windmills on the operation of radar systems
    M. Džunda, V. Humeˇnanský, D. Draxler, Z. Csefalvay & P. Bajusz

    5.6 3D Sonar for navigation and obstacle avoidance
    I. Bowles & Z. Markowski

    5.7 The problem of magnetic compass deviation at contemporary conditions
    E.M. Lushnikov

    5.8 The basic research for the new compass system using latest MEMS
    G. Fukuda & S. Hayashi

    5.9 Development of decision supporting tools for determining tidal windows for deep-drafted vessels
    K. Eloot, M. Vantorre, J. Richter & J. Verwilligen

    Chapter 6. Anti-collision

    6.1 Behaviour patterns in crossing situations 2
    J. Kemp

    6.2 Method of safe returning of the vessel to planned route after deviation from collision
    M. Tsymbal & I. Urbansky

    6.3 A study of marine incidents databases in the Baltic Sea Region
    A. Mullai, E. Larsson &A. Norrman

    6.4 The display mode for choosing the manoeuvre for collision avoidance
    L. Vagushchenko &A. Vagushchenko

    6.5 Defining of minimally admitted head-on distance before the ships start maneuvering
    V.M. Bukaty & E.N. Dimitrieva

    6.6 Collision scenario-based cognitive performance assessment for marine officers
    H. Kim, H.-J. Kim & S. Hong

    6.7 The effects of causation probability on the ship collision statistics in the Gulf of Finland
    M. Hänninen & P. Kujala

    6.8 An influence of the order to maintain minimum distance between successive vessels on the vessel traffic intensity in the narrow fairways
    L. Kasyk

    6.9 On determination of the head-on situation under Rule 14 of COLREG-72
    V.M. Bukaty & S.U. Morozova

    Chapter 7. Communication at sea

    7.1 Maritime communication to support safe navigation
    K.E. Fjørtoft, B. Kvamstad & F. Bekkadal

    7.2 Some radiocommunication aspects of e-Navigation
    K. Korcz

    7.3 On-board communication challenges (LAN, SOA and wireless communication)
    L. Mu & N. Garmann-Johnsen

    7.4 Towards standardized maritime language for communication at sea
    B. Katarzy´nska

    7.5 Novel maritime communications technologies
    F. Bekkadal

    7.6 Advantages of preservation of obligatory voice communication on the VHF radio channel 16
    S. Brzóska

    7.7 The transmission of the information of the system of telecommunicational DECT in the trans-shipping terminal
    A. Ku´smi´nska-Fijałkowska & Z. Łukasik

    Chapter 8. Manouvering and pilot navigation

    8.1 Navigational safety in SPM (Single Mooring Point) regions
    V. Paulauskas

    8.2 Identification of ship maneuvering model using extended Kalman filters
    C. Shi, D. Zhao, J. Peng & C. Shen

    8.3 Estimating manoeuvres safety level of the Unity Line m/f “Polonia” ferry at the Port of Ystad
    A. Kowalski

    8.4 Conceptual model of port security simulating complex (Bulgarian Standpoint)
    B. Mednikarov, N. Stoyanov & K. Kalinov

    8.5 Problem of stopping vessel at the waypoint for full-mission control autopilot
    L. Morawski &V. Nguyen Cong

    8.6 On the control of CPP ships by steering during in-harbour ship-handling
    H. Yabuki &Y. Yoshimura

    8.7 New Black Sea Terminal of port Kulevi and it navigating features
    A. Gegenava, N. Varshanidze & G. Khaidarov

    8.8 Analysis of the influence of current on the manoeuvres of the turning of the ship on the ports turning-basins
    J. Kornacki

    Chapter 9. Sea-river and inland navigation

    9.1 Satellite and terrestrial radionavigation systems on European inland waterways
    J. Januszewski

    9.2 Electronic reporting of ships in the RIS system
    A. Lisaj

    9.3 The criterion of safety navigation assessment in sea-river shipping
    W. Galor

    9.4 Target tracking in RIS
    A. Stateczny &W. Kazimierski

    9.5 Six in one or one in six variants. Electronic navigational charts for open sea, coastal, off-shore, harbour, sea-river and inland navigation
    A.Weintrit

    9.6 Data transmission in inland AIS system
    P.Wołejsza

    Chapter 10. Route planning and weather navigation

    10.1 Multi-objective optimization of motor vessel route
    S. Marie & E. Courteille

    10.2 Application of the 1-2-3 rule for calculations of a vessel’s route using evolutionary algorithms
    B.Wi´sniewski, P. Medyna & J. Chomski

    10.3 Multicriteria optimisation in weather routing
    J. Szłapczy´nska & R. ´ Smierzchalski

    10.4 On the fuel saving operation for coastal merchant ships using weather routing
    K. Takashima, B. Mezaoui & R. Shoji

    10.5 Solving multi-ship encounter situations by evolutionary sets of cooperating trajectories
    R. Szłapczy´nski

    10.6 Evolutionary sets of cooperating trajectories in multi-ship encounter situations – Use cases
    R. Szłapczy´nski

    Chapter 11. Hydrometeorological aspects

    11.1 Contemporary problems of navigation nearly pole
    E.M. Lushnikov

    11.2 A case study from an emergency operation in the Arctic Seas
    B. Kvamstad, K.E. Fjørtoft, F. Bekkadal, A.V. Marchenko & J.L. Ervik

    11.3 Ice conditions and human factors in marine accidents at the Arctic
    N. Marchenko

    11.4 Sea ice services in the Baltic Sea
    M. Sztobryn

    11.5 Low sea level occurrence of the southern Baltic Sea coast
    I. Stanisławczyk, B. Kowalska & M. Mykita

    11.6 Measurement system for wind and waves characteristics registration on the Silm Lake
    L. Morawski, J. Pomirski, P. Sikora & R. Sokół

    11.7 Simplified method for estimating maximum ship’s draught when navigating in shallow water on the south of Stolpe Bank in the aspect of the vessels with maximum dimensions and draught
    G. Rutkowski &A. Królikowski

    11.8 Asymptotic theory of ship motions in regular waves under shallow water conditions 493
    Y.L. Vorobyov & M.S. Stasenko

    Chapter 12. Methods and algorithms

    12.1 Stabilization of fractional positive continuous-time linear systems in sectors of left-hand half complex plane by state-feedbacks
    T. Kaczorek

    12.2 The comparison of safe control methods in marine navigation in congested waters
    J. Lisowski

    12.3 A numerical study of combined natural and Marangoni convection in a square cavity
    K. Cicek &A. Cihat Baytas

    12.4 An application of mathematical theory of evidence in navigation
    W. Filipowicz

    12.5 The H2 and robust Hinf regulators applied to multivariable ship steering
    W. Gierusz

    12.6 Speciation of population in neuroevolutionary ship handling
    M. Ła˛cki

    12.7 Equalization of the measurements of the altitude, the azimuth and the time from observation of passages of celestial bodies
    P. Bobkiewicz

    12.8 Programmatic correction of errors of measuring track processing
    M. Luft, E. Szychta & R. Cioc

    12.9 Alternative for Kalman filter – Two dimension self-learning filter with memory
    A. Fellner, K. Banaszek & P. Tróminski

    Chapter 13. Safety and reliability of technical systems

    13.1 Managing and predicting maritime and off-shore risk
    R.B. Duffey & J.W. Saull

    13.2 Transportation system architecture for intelligent management
    J. Szpytko

    13.3 Risk analysis and human factor in prevention of CRG casualties
    L. Kobyli´nski

    13.4 Estimation of the probability of propulsion loss by a seagoing ship based on expert opinions
    A. Brandowski &W. Fra˛ckowiak

    13.5 Finite discrete Markov model of ship safety
    L. Smolarek

    13.6 The possibility of application of algorithms indicating maximum paths in directed graphs for modeling of the evacuation process
    D.H. Łozowicka

    Chapter 14. Marine transportation

    14.1 Maritime transport development in the global scale – The main chances, threats and challenges
    A.S. Grzelakowski

    14.2 Maritime safety in European concept of the internalization of external costs of transport
    M. Matczak

    14.3 e-Maritime: An enabling framework for knowledge transfer and innovative information services development across the waterborne transport sector
    J. Graff

    14.4 Challenges for Polish seaports’ development in the light of globalisation processes in maritime transport
    A. Przybyłowski

    14.5 An analysis of marine navigation and safety of sea transportation by Iranian women  as officer and master mariner
    H. Yousefi

    14.6 Modelling support for maritime terminals planning and operation
    S. Ricci & C. Marinacci

    14.7 Turkish maritime transport policy (1960–2008)
    M. Kadioglu

    14.8 The influence of organic polymer on parameters determining ability to liquefaction of mineral concentrates
    M. Popek

    14.9 Application of thermal analysis and trough test for determination of the fire safety of some fertilizers containing nitrates
    K. Kwiatkowska-Sienkiewicz & P. Kałucka

    Chapter 15. Human factors and crew resource management

    15.1 Problem behaviours among children of Filipino seafarers in Iloilo City, Philippines
    V.B. Jaleco, M.G. Gayo, Jr., R.L. Pador & R.A. Alimen

    15.2 Predicting emotional intelligence in maritime management: Imperative, yet elusive
    E.S. Potoker & J.-A. Corwin

    15.3 Officers’ shortage: Viewpoints from stakeholders
    G. Eler, J. Calambuhay, L. Bernas & M. Magramo

    15.4 A noble profession called seafaring: The making of an officer
    M. Magramo & L. Gellada

    15.5 Officers as prostitutes: Myth or reality? (A study on poaching of officers in the Philippines)
    M. Magramo, G. Eler, J. Calambuhay & L. Bernas

    15.6 The economical emigration aspect of East and Central European seafarers: Motivation for employment in foreign fleet
    V. Senˇcila, I. Bartuseviˇcien˙e, L. Rupšien˙e & G. Kalvaitien˙e

    15.7 The role of the maritime institutions on the shortage of officers
    M. Magramo, L. Bernas, J. Calambuhay & G. Eler

    15.8 Psychological features of seamen’s activity in emergency situations
    V.A. Bondarev & O.M. Bondareva

    Chapter 16. Maritime education and training

    16.1 Maritime education – putting in the right emphasis
    A. Ali

    16.2 Correlation between academic performance in Auxiliary Machinery 2 subject and navigational trip among marine engineering students at maritime university in the Philippines
    R.A. Alimen, V.B. Jaleco, R.L. Pador & M.G. Gayo, Jr.

    16.3 Higher performance in maritime education through better trained Lecturers
    R. Hanzu-Pazara, P. Arsenie & L. Hanzu-Pazara

    16.4 Mentoring and the transfer of experiential knowledge in today’s merchant fleet
    A.L. Le Goubin

    16.5 Stakeholder satisfaction: Research evaluation of marine engineering cadets’ performance at Maritime University, Philippines
    R.A. Alimen, M. Gayo, Jr. &V.B. Jaleco

    16.6 Project PRACNAV for a better on board training curricula
    E. Barsan & C. Muntean

    16.7 A new tool for evaluating and training of chemical tanker crew: Seafarer evaluation and training software: DEPEDES (SETS)
    O. Arslan, O. Gurel & M. Kadioglu

    16.8 MET system in Ukraine
    M.V. Miyusov & D.S. Zhukov

    Chapter 17. Maritime policy, proposals and recommendations

    17.1 The Somali piracy new or old challenge for international community
    D. Duda &T. Szubrycht

    17.2 The importance of the educational factor to assure the safe and security on the sea
    L.C. Stan & N. Buzbuchi

    17.3 Standard for quality assurance: The case of Philippine Maritime College
    A.C. Doromal

    17.4 Novelties in the development of the qualification standards for electro-technical officers under STCW convention requirements
    J.Wyszkowski, J. Mindykowski & R.Wawruch

    17.5 Assessment of ISPS code compliance at ports using cognitive maps
    M. Celik &Y. Ilker Topcu

    17.6 Dynamic component of ship’s heeling moment due to sloshing vs.IMO IS-code recommendations
    P. Krata

    17.7 The influence of the flooding damaged compartment on the metacentric height ship type 888 781
    W. Mironiuk

    17.8 Intelligent evaluation system of ship management
    Q. Xu, X. Meng & N.Wang

    Round Table Panel Session

    GNSS and Safety and Security of Marine Navigation

     

    Biography

    Adam Weintrit