Author(s)

Nurma Karima Sari, Michael Baldauf and Momoko Kitada

Corresponding Author

Nurma Karima Sari

ABSTRACT

The majority of accidents in the maritime domain is caused to by human errors. One of the measures to reduce human-related marine accidents is proposed to implement the e-Navigation concept according to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) strategy implementation plan. E-Navigation is harmonized collection, integration, exchange and presentation of information that facilitate berth to berth operations. To achieve this, the introduction of electronic means, including state-of-the-art information and communication technologies, is the key to support ship operators on-board as well as ashore. Considering the fact that around 50% of accidents occurring at sea are attributed to navigational challenges, a systematic maritime traffic management seems to be necessary. On the other hand, modern ship operations rely on a small number of crew whose responsibilities for safe and efficient navigation are increasingly high. Without operational support from the shore, using a reliable technology-based system, it would be challenging to reduce marine accidents. e-Navigation, provides a great potential to help mitigate incidents such as collisions, grounding problems, oil spills and piracy. It also allows a certain flexibility in utilizing both new and existing technologies which are acceptable within the operating standards. In this paper, the authors study the modus operandi of the proposed e-Navigation concept in terms of its requirements and implementation plans as well as the potential limitations and benefits around the concept. An empirical study was conducted through online questionnaires and structured interviews.The study provides insights into attitudes on the role and predicted efficacy of the implementation of e-Navigation towards the materialization of its concept by 2020. Finally, the paper proposes recommendations with regard to implementing this ambitious and challenging concept.

KEYWORDS

Digitalization, e-Navigation, empirical study, human element, humanmachine interaction