Interactive Escape Route Control for Passenger Ships Using Emergency Lighting

2010 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 43-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hee Jin Kang ◽  
Dongkon Lee ◽  
Jong Gye Shin ◽  
Gyeong Joong Lee ◽  
Jin Choi
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Situation ◽  
Cruise Ship ◽  
Wireless System ◽  
Escape Route ◽  
Loss Of Life ◽  
Passenger Ship ◽  
Passenger Ships ◽  
Safety Committee ◽  
Complex Population ◽  
Ship Safety

AbstractMaritime accidents lead to massive loss of life and property. In the case of passenger ships, the potential for damage is especially high. Although the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization has recently increased the regulation of passenger ship safety, serious accidents continue to occur.A large passenger ship (e.g., a cruise ship) is very wide and contains a complex population of passengers; it is difficult for crew members to be aware of each passenger’s location and idiosyncrasies. Such knowledge could be used by crew members in normal conditions to control the passengers, thereby avoiding dangerous scenarios. In an emergency situation, the same knowledge can help crew members control the flow of escape and help passengers, including handicapped persons, children, and the elderly.In this paper, we examine the use of emergency lighting and wireless sensor networks to create a new methodology for interactive escape route control. The sensor network consists of a wireless system (i.e., ZigBee) that collects raw data from each passenger. These data are then used to determine escape routes, which are communicated to the crew via emergency lighting. We also include simulation results of the proposed interactive escape route control for selected scenarios.

scholarly journals Agent-Based Evacuation in Passenger Ships Using a Goal-Driven Decision-Making Model

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baocheng Ni ◽  
Zhen Li ◽  
Xiang Li
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Path Planning ◽  
Social Force ◽  
Movement Model ◽  
Agent Based ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Passenger Ships ◽  
Safety Committee ◽  
Decision Making Model ◽  
Ship Safety

Abstract A new agent-based model is proposed to support designers in assessing the evacuation capabilities of passenger ships and in improving ship safety. It comprises models for goal-driven decision-making, path planning, and movement. The goal-driven decision-making model determines an agent’s target by decomposing abstract goals into subgoals. The path-planning model plans the shortest path from the agent’s current position to its target. The movement model is a combination of social-force and steering models to control the agent in moving along its path. The utility of the proposed model is verified using 11 tests for passenger ships proposed by the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization.

A Scenario Simulation - Evaluating Evacuation Analysis for ro-ro Passenger Ship in MV Tai Hwa

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (04) ◽  
pp. 240-249
Author(s):  
Hui-Chiao Wang ◽  
Chien-Hsing Wu
Keyword(s):  
Ship Design ◽  
International Maritime Organization ◽  
Scenario Simulation ◽  
Loss Of Life ◽  
International Convention ◽  
Effective Evaluation ◽  
Passenger Ship ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Passenger Ships ◽  
Evacuation Routes

The ro-ro passenger ship is a type of passenger ship which is commonly seen in Europe. After the tragedy of MV Estonia, an effective evaluation of escape routes in passenger ship in the initial stage of ship design has been required by International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. To reduce the loss of life in passenger ships at sea, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has created the revised guidelines on evacuation analyses for new and existing passenger ships. This article followed IMO's mandatory guidelines via using the hydraulic model of emergency egress to scrutinize the evacuation routes, congestion points, and the total evacuation duration of MV Tai Hwa.

Integrated Decision Support System for Increased Passenger Ship Safety

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Pennanen ◽  
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P Ruponen ◽  
H Ramm-Schmidt ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Decision Support System ◽  
Support System ◽  
Passenger Ship ◽  
Ship Safety

Passenger ship safety - science paving the way

2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 63-71
Author(s):  
Dracos Vassalos ◽  
Andrzej Jasionowski ◽  
Luis Guarin
Keyword(s):  
Passenger Ship ◽  
Safety Science ◽  
Ship Safety ◽  
The Way

scholarly journals THE COMMITMENT OF CRUISE TOUR OPERATORS TO THE TOURIST SAFETY AND SECURITY IN THE ALGERIAN LAW (COMPARATIVE STUDY)

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (06) ◽  
pp. 56-79
Author(s):  
Khouadjia Samiha HANENE
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Legal System ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Cruise Ship ◽  
Marine Tourism ◽  
Marine Transport ◽  
Passenger Ships ◽  
Residence Location ◽  
Responsibility System ◽  
Tour Operator

Marine transport has developed worldwide. As a result, the design of passenger ships has improved since they are considered the main residence location of passengers and tourists. Thus, ships have become floating hotels, where recreational activities, leisure and celebrations are found. This has turned cruise tours have into a lucrative business. Alongside the boom that marine tourism has witnessed as one of the most dynamic sectors in the tourism industry, tragic events, that cannot be ignored, took place. One of these events was the sinking of the Costa Concordia cruise ship in 2012 that caused many deaths and injuries among passengers and tourists on board. This event evokes the question of the responsibility of cruise tour operators, its range and its limits. In contrast with the Egyptian and French laws that distinguish between the responsibility system of the tour operator and that of the marine transporter, the Algerian law does not make any distinction between the two systems, resulting in legal shortcomings in the case of damage that affects tourists. This latter is subject to the marine transporter legal system concerning commitment and responsibility, where the damage must be in relation to the use of the ship, which implies that bodily and material damages are not included, resulting in the decrease in the protection expectation level of the tourist consumer. In addition to the above, the lack of a distinction between the two responsibility systems leads to the multiplication of law sources and to the difficulty of its legal characterization that helps in determining the responsibility of the professionals held responsible for the tourist safety and committed to their security.

Stockholm Agreement—Past, Present, Future (Part 2)

2002 ◽  
Vol 39 (04) ◽  
pp. 199-210
Author(s):  
Dracos Vassalos ◽  
Apostolos Papanikolaou
Keyword(s):  
Companion Paper ◽  
Historical Overview ◽  
North West ◽  
Safety Standards ◽  
Passenger Ships ◽  
Marine Technology ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Ship Safety ◽  
Funded Research Project ◽  
The Eu

This paper provides a succinct summary of the findings ensuing the undertaking of a dedicated EU-funded research project aiming to address the impact of the Stockholm Agreement (SA) on the EU Ro-Ro passenger ships. This is achieved by utilizing the experience gained, the data and knowledge accumulated through the adoption of the Stockholm Agreement in North West Europe to form the basis for predicting the likely impact of introducing this Agreement to vessels operating in EU waters not covered yet by it. The background, including a historical overview and a detailed introspective look at the SA, together with an assessment of its impact on passenger Ro-Ro ship safety standards, design and operation are presented in a companion paper (Part 1) in the July 2002 issue of MARINE TECHNOLOGY.

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