Email this article Reducing human-error-related maritime accidents via simulation-based training: an empirical investigation
Abstract
Newly developed simulators have been designed based on very high and intelligent technology, thus becoming more realistic than ever before. The variety in ship models, and the diversity in scenarios and critical situations they encounter have made the simulators a unique training practice. Maritime accidents associated with its severe consequences represent a real threat to maritime transport industry, thus to maritime safety in general. Human Error Factors (HEFs) are considered to be the main contributor to those accidents, as confirmed through the literature. Therefore, this study empirically investigates how to reduce HEF-based accidents through Simulation-Based Training (SBT), and to examine to what extent this will affect maritime safety level.
Received: 05 May 2025
Accepted: 24 September 2025
Published: 13 November 2025
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21622/MRT.2025.04.2.1333
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