Management of Loading and Safety Improvement Efforts to Reduce Passenger Accidents on Ships

Abstract

This study aims to determine the correct loading procedure for ships to reduce the risk of accidents, in accordance with applied operating standards. The study also evaluates the performance of operational officers in the field, to identify when and why they deviate from established protocols, and what risks this poses to passenger safety. The study uses the normative legal method or normative jurisdiction approach, combined with descriptive analysis, drawing on primary data through interviews and observations and secondary data via the study of legislation and books related to this research. The research concludes that one of the greatest risks to passenger safety is inaccurate loading manifestos. To avoid this, each passenger and driver should be required to produce a ticket, to better manage the volume of passengers and ensure ships are not overloaded and the cargo manifests offer clear and accurate information. Keywords: Loading, Passenger, Safety