THE SAFETY OF SHIP BERTHING OPERATIONS AT PORT DOCK – A GAP ASSESSMENT MODEL BASED ON FUZZY AHP

2021 ◽  
Vol 159 (A4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Kai K. Hsu ◽  
Jui-Chung Kao
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Safety Performance ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Safety Factors ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Practical Information ◽  
Ship Berthing

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the safety of ship berthing operations at port dock. Based on the features of ship’s berthing operations and the relevant literature, the safety factors (SFs) of ship berthing at port docks are first investigated. A gap assessment model based on Fuzzy AHP is then proposed to assess the perceived differences on those SFs between port marine pilots and shipmasters. Finally, the ships’ berthing operations at Kaohsiung Port in Taiwan were employed to illustrate the model’s practical application. The result may provide practical information for both marine pilots and shipmasters to improve the safety performance of ship berthing operations at port docks.

The Safety of Ship Berthing Operations at Port Dock - A Gap Assessment Model Based on Fuzzy AHP

2017 ◽  
Vol 159 (A4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Kai K Hsu ◽  
Jui-Chung Kao
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Safety Performance ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Safety Factors ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Practical Information ◽  
Ship Berthing

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the safety of ship berthing operation s at port dock. Based on the features of ships berthing operations and the relevant literature, the safety factors SFs ) of ship berthing at port docks are first investigated. A gap assessment model based on Fuzzy AHP is then proposed to assess the perceived differences on those SFs between port marine pilots and shipmasters. Finally, the ships berthing operations at Kaohsiung Port in Taiwan were employed to illustrate the model s practical application The result may provide practical information for both marine pilots and shipmasters to improve the safety performance of ship berthing operation s at port docks.

scholarly journals Assessing the Safety Factors of Ship Berthing Operations

2014 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 576-588 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Kai Kevin Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Response ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Safety Index ◽  
Safety Factors ◽  
Mooring Lines ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Ship Berthing ◽  
Hierarchy Process

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the safety of ship berthing operations in port. Based on the features of ship's berthing operations and relevant literature, the Safety Factors (SFs) of ship berthing at docks are first investigated. A Safety Index (SI) with a Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) model is then proposed to assess those SFs from port marine pilots, by which port managers and ship carriers may make policies to improve ship berthing safety. To validate the model, berthing operations at Kaohsiung Port in Taiwan were empirically investigated. The results indicate the main safety factors affecting ship berthing at port docks are: working concentration, the condition of mooring lines, emergency response, port policy of improving business and berth length. Based on those results, the theoretical and managerial implications for ship berthing safety at dock are finally discussed.

scholarly journals An Evaluation Model for Foreign Direct Investment Performance of Free Trade Port Zones

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 859-870
Author(s):  
Wen-Kai K. Hsu ◽  
Show-Hui S. Huang ◽  
Nguyen Tan Huynh
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Free Trade ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Political Stability ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Trade Port

With the tendency of internationalisation and globalisation, signing regional economic agreements among multiple countries has become a trend. Under such an integration environment, some free economic zones with port transportation functions have become crucial for FDI (foreign direct investment) investors in selecting investment locations. The free trade port zone (FTPZ) is argued to be one of the most well-known. This paper aims to assess the FDI performance of FTPZs. On the basis of the FTPZ's features and relevant literature, assessment criteria (ACs) are initially identified. An evaluation model based on the fuzzy AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) approach is then introduced to evaluate the FTPZs' FDI performance from foreign investors' viewpoints. Finally, the FTPZ of the Kaohsiung port in Taiwan was empirically investigated to verify the assessment model. Results point out that for the FTPZ of Kaohsiung port, ACs with higher priorities needing improvement are raw material acquired, local government efficiency, and political stability and social security. Theoretical and practical recommendations for the FTPZ managers are discussed based on the results.

New health-state assessment model based on belief rule base with interpretability

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhijie Zhou ◽  
You Cao ◽  
Guanyu Hu ◽  
Youmin Zhang ◽  
Shuaiwen Tang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
State Assessment ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Rule Base ◽  
Health State ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Belief Rule Base

scholarly journals Health impacts of construction noise on workers: A quantitative assessment model based on exposure measurement

2016 ◽  
Vol 135 ◽  
pp. 721-731 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaodong Li ◽  
Ziyang Song ◽  
Tao Wang ◽  
Yu Zheng ◽  
Xin Ning
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Assessment ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Health Impacts ◽  
Exposure Measurement ◽  
Model Based
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