June 22, 2025Open Access

Analysis of Extreme Weather Factors for Ship Contact Accidents In Ports Over the Past 25 Years

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This analysis identifies risk factors impacting ship contact accidents in ports, highlighting extreme weather implications.

Extreme weather factors significantly contribute to ship contact accidents, causing operational disruptions and economic losses.
Among 72 incidents, 14 were linked to extreme weather, representing 19.4%, showing a critical area for intervention.
Using the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System, researchers identified procedural gaps and communication failures as key contributors.
The analysis emphasizes the need for better risk assessment strategies to enhance safety and resilience at ports.

Chikelu et al. (2025) studied this question.

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