THE UNCERTAINTY AND UNCOORDINATION OF MARINERS' BEHAVIOUR IN COLLISION AVOIDANCE AT SEA

It is well known that many collisions occur because one ship turns right while the other turns left when in close proximity to one another. Little is known as to why this occurs and, although some simulation models have been established using entropy theory, the problem remains unsolved. In this paper, an assessment model for uncertainty is briefly reviewed. The concepts of uncertainty and uncoordination of mariners' behaviour in collision avoidance are discussed. A simulation model in conjunction with a distance to the closest point of approach decision-making model using fuzzy programming is introduced to discuss coordination.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • J Navigation, v 48 n 3, Sept 1995, p 425 [11 p, 19 ref, 4 tab, 11 fig]
• Authors:
  • Zhao, Jinhua
  • Price, W G
• Publication Date: 1995

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Behavior; Crash avoidance systems; Traffic regulations; Uncertainty
• Uncontrolled Terms: Rule of the road
• Subject Areas: Law; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00718227
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 27 1996 12:00AM