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The accident of passenger-car vessel Samina Express (2000), when 80 persons died: An analysis by the principles of nonlinear management

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Title:

The accident of passenger-car vessel Samina Express (2000), when 80 persons died: An analysis by the principles of nonlinear management

Author(s):

Alexandros M. Goulielmos, Markos A. Goulielmos, Androniki Gatzoli

Journal:

Disaster Prevention and Management

Year:

2009

Volume:

18

Issue:

3

Page:

338 - 358


ISSN:

0965-3562


DOI:

10.1108/09653560910965682

Publisher:

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to inform readers comprehensively and sufficiently about the marine accident of MV Samina Express with 80+2 dead in the Aegean Sea in September 2000.

Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses analysis of court and experts as well as published papers on the accident using nonlinear management techniques.

Findings – When dialogue and communications in shipping companies fail then accidents to vessels result.

Research limitations/implications – There was difficult access to court material and limited information on actual causes and the action of payers.

Practical implications – Open communications can aid in finding the cause of accidents.

Originality/value – The paper reveals the causes of accident due to human errors in a clear way; it outlines the responsibility of the captain as manager of the ship; and shows where and why the dialogue and communication fails.

Keywords:

Communication, Human failure, Marine accidents, Non-linear control systems


Article Type:

Research paper


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/09653560910965682

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