Title:Identification of errors comitted by Vessel Traffic Service operators
Author/Authors: Diana Kotkowska, Krzysztof Marcjan
Place of publication: Scientific Journals of the Maritime University of Szczecin-Zeszyty Naukowe Akademii Morskiej w Szczecinie
Year: 2021
Keywords: human factor, VTS operator, VTS system, human error identification, operator reliability, VTS simulation
Abstract:This paper examines the factors affecting the performance of VTS operators. A general review of the human factor as a determinant of navigational safety is presented. The elementary nature of the system and its structure are defined, and the ability of a VTS operator to perform planned tasks within a specified timeframe and in a specific manner is analyzed. A reliability assessment scheme is proposed, which is based on the interpretation of factors affecting the VTS operator’s efficiency. The effective performance of VTS operators, along with the specific nature of the maritime environment and reliability of the vessel traffic management support, are key determinants in the process of ensuring the reliability and security of the entire system.
Title: VTS Simulator SAR Module for Rescue Operation Planning
Author/Authors: Diana Kotkowska
Place of publication: Scientific Journals of the Maritime University of Szczecin-Zeszyty Naukowe Akademii Morskiej w Szczecinie
Year: 2020
Keywords: SAR, VTS, SAR action assessment, POS, POD
Abstract: This article presents the capabilities of a SAR module during rescue operation planning and control. The Navi-Harbour SAR module was used during an exercise, which enabled an operator to plan and monitor the rescue operations of selected water areas. To present the basic capabilities of this module, we prepared a case for the SAR action for a man overboard in the Baltic Sea using actual available SAR resources in this area. For the basic assumptions of the scenario, a research plan was developed that included an assessment of the most probable position of a threatened unit, taking into account the weather conditions in this area.
