Abstract
The research presents the analysis of statistics of the marine accidents involving container vessels, based on 22 marine accident investigation reports covering the period from 2012 to 2019. The analysis is intended to become the basis for specifying the key factors which affect the underestimation of risk assessment in the course of navigation of container vessels. Although the existing negative experience is set out in the investigation reports, which contain “case studies” with recommended avoiding actions, the tendancy of maritime accidents and incidents persists. Marine casualties considered are classified as very serious and serious marine casualties according to IMO Circular MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.3 “Casualty-related matters. Reports on marine casualties and incidents”. In order to study the trend of factors leading to marine accidents, the root causes were divided into two groups: primary and secondary. The study looks at the likelihood of several types of accidents within the specified period, defining the collisions as the most prevalent. Based on the correlation of the results, one of the cases was selected to be described in detail. Possible preventive safety measures for the respective marine accidents have been considered, highlighting the vital role of situational awareness at all times. Keywords: container vessels, safety of navigation, serious marine accidents, situational awareness, collision.
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