Comparison between the collision avoidance decision-making in theoretical research and navigation practices

Journal article (2021)

Authors

Mengxia Li Wuhan University of Technology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Inland Shipping Technology
Junmin Mou Wuhan University of Technology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Inland Shipping Technology
L. Chen Hubei Key Laboratory of Inland Shipping Technology, Wuhan University of Technology, Transport Engineering and Logistics - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Y. Huang Wuhan University of Technology, National Engineering Research Center for Water Transport Safety (WTSC), Safety and Security Science - TPM
P. Chen Wuhan University of Technology, Safety and Security Science - TPM , Hubei Key Laboratory of Inland Shipping Technology
Research Group
Safety and Security Science (TPM) (TU Delft)
Collision avoidance Decision-making Ship collision Autonomous ship Maritime safety Navigation practices
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Published Date

2021

Language

English

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Faculty

Technology, Policy and Management

Department

Values Technology and Innovation

Research Group

Safety and Security Science

Abstract

Collison between ships is one of the major contributors to maritime accidents. To reduce ship collision accidents, the research on collision avoidance decision-making has been drawing much attention from various parties. In this research, extensive literature and expert knowledge are collected and analyzed to identify the common sense and discrepancies between collision avoidance decision-making for theoretical research and navigation practices. The key factors that are considered in the two perspectives are identified and discussed, based on which, the knowledge structures that can represent the development of the process in the two perspectives are established. A series of comparisons between the knowledge structure based on theoretical research and navigation practices are conducted. The comparisons indicate clear common sense and discrepancies between the theoretical research and navigation practices regarding collision avoidance decision-making. The potential causes of them are also analyzed. The research results would be beneficial for the development of collision avoidance decision-making for both autonomous and conventional manned ships in maritime traffic.