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The Maritime Safety System, its Main Components and Elements

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 May 2001

Z. Kopacz
Affiliation:
The Institute of Navigation and Hydrography, Naval Academy in Gdynia
W. Morgaś
Affiliation:
The Institute of Navigation and Hydrography, Naval Academy in Gdynia
J. Urbański
Affiliation:
The Institute of Navigation and Hydrography, Naval Academy in Gdynia

Abstract

The basic concepts safety at sea and the maritime safety system have remained almost unchanged for a comparatively long time. However, the components and elements of these concepts are now subject to many changes created by the ‘information age’. This paper presents thoughts on today's concept of the maritime safety system, its main components and their elements. Although the thoughts and ideas presented are those of the authors, they take account of the legal instruments in force and recent developments in technology, especially developments in radio-communications. The paper provides an overall review of the institutions, regulations and procedures concerned with safety at sea.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
© 2001 The Royal Institute of Navigation

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