Abstract
Maritime safety is an ongoing process in shipping that is constantly being improved by the modernization of equipment and constant improvements in operators’ safety procedures and training. However, human error remains a significant factor in maritime accidents, as it contributes to 75% of incidents. Addressing this problem, the current paper shows a proof of principal for on-board fire monitoring and extinguishing software agents that may be used to upgrade present systems and contribute to an autonomous ship design. Agent technology that engages fire detection and firefighting equipment while minimizing human intervention will reduce the risks of human error and increase maritime safety.
Highlights
The second reason for the use of agents in ship fire protection processes is related to the quality of decision making during the incident caused by the fire
We present our model of an agent firefighting system on board
The developed simulation environment enables the analysis of any defined configuration of the ship firefighting system
Summary
The role of people in the processes related to fire detection and extinguishing can be taken over by agents The second reason for the use of agents in ship fire protection processes is related to the quality of decision making during the incident caused by the fire. When using the model on regular ships, it is necessary to introduce mechanisms for detecting the presence of human persons in rooms where fire is detected This can be achieved in several ways, for example by using infrared cameras or appropriate smart RFID bracelets that crew members would be obliged to wear continuously. The reason for the use of agent systems in the establishment of ship firefighting systems is the interoperability of the system of autonomous vessels. The author’s model of the agent-based ship firefighting model, as well as an overview of the implementation of this model, is given in the second part
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