Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Kim, Boram
• Lee, Hyejin
• Kim, Taeil

Titel

Possibility analysis of complex marine accidents caused by large marine plastic litter in the Republic of Korea

Ist Teil von

• Marine policy, 2023-06, Vol.152, p.105591, Article 105591

Ort / Verlag

Elsevier Ltd

Erscheinungsjahr

2023

Quelle

Elsevier ScienceDirect Journals

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• An average of 286 marine accidents related to wrapped floating material occur annually, most caused by large marine plastic litter (LMPL). Although statistically, little damage occurs, accidents by entanglement can lead to additional incidents due to ship, facility, weather, and submarine conditions; crew decisions; rescue capabilities; and water depth. To determine the types of complex marine accidents caused by LMPL, this study analyzed 172 written accounts of the cause, development, and outcome of marine accidents due to propeller entanglement in LMPL such as fishing nets and ropes between 1970 and 2020 using temporal association rules. Type 4 complex marine accidents and maritime hazards involve major events such as drift, grounding, collision, capsizing, sinking, and spilling, which can all potentially cause casualties and economic and environmental damage. Considering existing studies on marine accidents caused by LMPL as post responses focusing on the frequency of incidents and prevention technologies, this study could be regarded as innovative in that it seeks preliminary countermeasures through causal analysis. Carefully planned safety measures are likely to minimize the risk that indifference may increase. Thus, it is necessary to review and revise or newly prepare policies for inspection, law, and crew education regarding LMPL.