Human-Centered Maritime Safety: Innovative Approaches with TRIZ


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Çiçek K.

12th International European Congress on Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences, Tirane, Albania, 16 - 18 May 2025, pp.878-892, (Full Text)

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Human reliability is an important element in maritime transportation, which can notably impactoperational safety and efficient. In spite of technological advancements, human error remains a leadingcontributor to maritime accidents, with an estimated 60–80% of incidents attributed to human-relatedcauses. This paper focuses on the TRIZ methodology to overcome the human reliability difficulties inkey shipboard operations. Adaption of the TRIZ methodology within a systematic perspective can helpaddress contradictions related to human factors in critical shipboard operations. The study introducestailored parameters such as task load, response time, device complexity, and automation boundary,while modifying inventive principles such as task segmentation, localized skill application andintentional asymmetry to suit human-centric needs. These changes are intended to reduce mental andphysical pressure on crew members, support better decision-making, and improve the overall humanreliability of the shipboard operations. The framework proposed could represent a big step in theimprovement of the human reliability in maritime transportation by offering a systematic andproactive strategies. Adoption of this framework could potentially result in a significant decrease inhuman errors, enhanced crew performance and a strengthened safety culture industry wide. Thesefindings not only fill existing gaps in maritime human reliability research, but they also offer newsolutions that support the safety objectives of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).