Learning effects for safety and security

摘要

Safety regulations and standards have obtained a high status in the maritime industry for more than one century. Security on the other hand is a rather young area given that the standard framework -the ISPS-Code - was implemented in the early 2000s after the terror attacks in the USA. Over the past decade, both requirements on safety and security for port operators, charterers and ship owners have risen significantly. The maritime industry is depending on global transportation and other factors and is confronted with a steadily rising competition (both national and international). Those rising requirements and obligations often counteract the need for operational time- and cost-efficiency. Modern maritime safety and security solutions must therefore obtain a high level of effectiveness i.e. they must not delay any type of operation while providing cost efficiency at the same time since the willingness for investments is often limited.