Marine navigation and safety of sea transportation : [8th Internationa Navigational Symposium on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation Trans-Nav 2009 ... held from 17 to 19 June 2009 in Gdynia, Poland

In recent years much attention has been paid to safety of navigation and marine transportation. Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation addresses the main aspects of marine safety, including: safety of navigation; manoeuvering and ship-handling systems; marine traffic control and antomatic identification systems; navigation tools, systems and equipment; anti-collision; communication at sea; manoeuvering and pilot navigation; sea-river and inland navigation; route planning and weather navigation; hydrometeorological aspects; methods and algorithms; safety and reliability aspects of technical systems; marine transportation; human factors and crew resource management; maritime education and training; maritime policy, proposals and recommendations. The book is particularly of interest to academics and professionals in maritime navigation, maritime transportation, and hydrography. TransNav 2009 : review of scientists and professionals meeting in the field of safety of navigation and sea transportation Foreword to the monograph / A. Weintrit & T. Neumann List of reviewers Message from the president of The Nautical Institute The present and expected changes in maritime safety, security and defense functions / J. Urbański, W. Morgaś & M. Mięsikowski Study on ships safety control system / X.-J. Han, X.-Y. Meng & Z.-W. Wang Marine navigation using expert system / N. Nikitakos & G. Fikaris Safety of navigation and spatial planning at sea / J. Hajduk e-Navigation and the human element / D. Patraiko, P. Wake & A. Weintrit Generation of electronic nautical chart data for assessment of navigational safety in harbour and waterway design / K. Guan. C. Shi, S. Wu & T. Xu Study on shipping safety strategy based on accident forecast model / X.Y. Meng, Y.M. Bai & X.J. Han Knowledge representation in a ship's navigational decision support system / Z. Pietrzykowski & J. Uriasz Manoeuvring simulation on the bridge for predicting motion of real ships and as training tool in ship handling simulators / K. Benedict, M. Kirchhoff, M. Gluch. S. Fischer & M. Baldauf CFD based hull hydrodynamic forces for simulation of ship manoeuvres / T. Tabaczek, T. Górnicz & J. Kulczyk New capabilities of the NTPRO 4000 full mission ship handling simulator in the assessment and evaluation processes at Lithuanian Maritime Academy / R. Zažeckis, I. Bartusevičienė & R. Maksimavičius Reconstructing a marine casualty : the effectiveness of the full-mission simulator as a casualty analysis tool / E. Doyle Fuzzy fast time simulation model of ship's manoeuvring / P. Zalewski Ship manoeuvring performance experiments using a free running model ship / N. Im & J.-H. Seo Simulation of load distribution along a quay during unparallel berthing manoeuvres / J. Artyszuk Training course for personnel involved in emergency towing operations / T.E. Berg, G. Gudmundseth & U. Klevstad Modernization of maritime DGPS in Poland / M. Dziewicki Application of 3-D velocity measurement of vessel by VI-GPS for STS lightering / Y. Yoo, E. Pedersen, K. Tatsumi, N Kouguchi & Y. Arai Positioning using GPS and GLONASS systems / L. Kujawa, J.B. Rogowski & K. Kopańska Galileo integrity concept and its applications to the maritime sector / C. Hernández, C. Catalán & M.A. Martínez Galileo AltBOC E5 signal characteristics for optimal tracking algorithms / E. Vejražka, P Kovář & P. Kačmařík The implementation of the EGNOS system to APV-I precision approach operations / A. Fellner, K. Banaszek & P Tróminski GPS-based vehicle localisation / A. Janota & V. Končelík Effect of measurement duration on the accuracy of position determination in GPS and GPS/EGNOS systems / R. Bober, T. Szewczuk & A. Wolski Sustainability of motorways of the sea and fast ships / E.X. Martínez de Osés & M. Castells i Sanabra Applying graph theory terms to description of VTS / K. Jackowski Simulation-based risk analysis of maritime transit traffic in the Strait of Istanbul / B. Ozbas, I. Or, O.S. Uluscu & T Altıok The Marine Electronic Highway project in Straits of Malacca and Singapore : observation on the present development / M.H. Said & A.H. Saharuddin Availability of traffic control system based on servicing model / J. Mikulski Evaluation of main traffic congestion degree for restricted waters with AIS reports / Q. Hu, J. Yong, C. Shi & G. Chen Computer vision and ship traffic analysis : inferring maneuver patterns from the automatic identification system / K.G. Aarsæther & T. Moan Possible method of clearing-up the close-quarter situation of ships by means of Automatic Identification System / V.M. Bukaty & S.U. Morozova Development of a concept for bridge alert management / F. Motz, S. Höckel, M. Baldauf & K. Benedict Comparison of traditional and integrated bridge design with SAGAT / F. Motz, E. Dalinger, H. Widdel, S. Höckel & S. MacKinnon The problem of "infant mortality" failures of integrated navigation systems / S. Ahvenjärvi CRM-203 type frequency modulated continuous wave (FM CW) radar / S. Plata & R. Wawruch The impact of windmills on the operation of radar systems / M. Džunda, V. Humeňanský, D. Draxler, Z. Csefalvay & P. Bajusz 3D sonar for navigation and obstacle avoidance / I. Bowles & Z. Markowski The problem of magnetic compass deviation at contemporary conditions / E.M. Lushnikov The basic research for the new compass system using latest MEMS / G. Fukuda & S. Hayashi Development of decision supporting tools for determining tidal windows for deep-drafted vessels / K. Eloot, M. Vantorre, J. Richter & J. Verwilligen Behaviour patterns in crossing situations / J. Kemp Method of safe returning of the vessel to planned route after deviation from collision / M. Tsymbal & I. Urbansky A study of marine incidents databases in the Baltic Sea Region / A. Mullai, E. Larsson & A. Norrman The display mode for choosing the manoeuvre for collision avoidance / L. Vagushchenko & A. Vagushchenko Defining of minimally admitted head-on distance before the ships start maneuvering / V.M. Bukaty & E.N. Dimitrieva Collision scenario-based cognitive performance assessment for marine officers / H. Kim, H.-J. Kim & S. Hong The effects of causation probability on the ship collision statistics in the Gulf of Finland / M. Hänninen & P. Kujala An influence of the order to maintain minimum distance between successive vessels on the vessel traffic intensity in the narrow fairways / L. Kasyk On determination of the head-on situation under Rule 14 of COLREG-72 / V.M. Bukaty & S.U. Morozova Maritime communication to support safe navigation / K.E. Fjørtoft, B. Kvamstad & F. Bekkadal Some radiocommunication aspects of e-navigation / K. Korcz On-board communication challenges (LAN, SOA and wireless communication) / L. Mu & N. Garmann-Johnsen Towards standardized maritime language for communication at sea / B. Katarzyńska Novel maritime communications technologies / F. Bekkadal Advantages of preservation of obligatory voice communication on the VHF radio channel 16 / S. Brzóska The transmission of the information of the system of telecornmunicational DECT in the trans-shipping terminal / A. Kuśmińska-Fijałkowska & Z. Łukasik Navigational safety in SPM (single mooring point) regions / V. Paulauskas Identification of ship maneuvering model using extended Kalman filters / C. Shi, D. Zhao, J. Peng & C. Shen Estimating manoeuvres safety level of the Unity Line m/f "Polonia" ferry at the Port of Ystad / A. Kowalski Conceptual model of port security simulating complex (Bulgarian standpoint) / B. Mednikarov, N. Stoyanov & K. Kalinov Problem of stopping vessel at the waypoint for full-mission control autopilot / L. Morawski & V. Nguyen Cong On the control of CPP ships by steering during in-harbour ship-handling / H. Yabuki & Y. Yoshimura New Black Sea Terminal of port Kulevi and it navigating features / A. Gegenava, N. Varshanidze & G. Khaidarov Analysis of the influence of current on the manoeuvres of the turning of the ship on the ports turning-basins / J. Kornacki Satellite and terrestrial radionavigation systems on European inland waterways / J. Januszewski Electronic reporting of ships in the RIS system / A. Lisaj The criterion of safety navigation assessment in sea-river shipping / W. Galor Target tracking in RlS / A. Stateczny & W. Kazimierski Six in one or one in six variants : electronic navigational charts for open sea, coastal, off-shore, harbour, sea-river and inland navigation / A. Weintrit Data transmission in inland AIS system / P. Wołejsza. Multi-objective optimization of motor vessel route / S. Marie & E. Courteille Application of the 1-2-3 rule for calculations of a vessel's route using evolutionary algorithms / B. Wiśniewski, P. Medyna & J. Chomski Multicriteria optimisation in weather routing / J. Szłapczyńska & R. Śmierzchalski On the fuel saving operation for coastal merchant ships using weather routing / K. Takashima, B. Mezaoui & R. Shoji Solving multi-ship encounter situations by evolutionary sets of cooperating trajectories / R. Szłapczyński Evolutionary sets of cooperating trajectories in multi-ship encounter situations : use cases / R. Szłapczyński Contemporary problems of navigation nearly pole / E.M. Lushnikov A case study from an emergency operation in the Arctic Seas / B. Kvamstad, K.E. Fjørtojt, F. Bekkadal, A.V. Marchenko & J.L. Ervik Ice conditions and human factors in marine accidents at the Arctic / N. Marchenko Sea ice services in the Baltic Sea / M. Sztobryn Low sea level occurrence of the southern Baltic Sea coast / I. Stanisławczyk, B. Kowalska & M. Mykita Measurement system for wind and waves characteristics registration on the Silm Lake / L. Morawski, J. Pomirski, P. Sikora & R. Sokół Simplified method for estimating maximum ship's draught when navigating in shallow water on the south of Stolpe Bank in the aspect of the vessels with maximun dimensions and draught / G. Rutkowski & A. Królikawski Asymptotic theory of ship motions in regular waves under shallow water conditions / Y.L. Vorobyov & M.S. Stasenko Stabilization of fractional positive continuous-time linear systems in sectors of left-hand half complex plane by state-feedbacks / T. Kaczorek The comparison of safe control methods in marine navigation in congested waters / J. Lisowski A numerical study of combined natural and Marangoni convection in a square cavity / K. Cicek & A. Cihat Baytas An application of mathematical theory of evidence in navigation / W. Filipowicz The H2 and robust H[subscript inf] regulators applied to multivariable ship steering / W. Gierusz Speciation of population in neuroevolutionary ship handling / M. Łącki Equalization of the measurements of the altitude, the azimuth and the time from observation of passages of celestial bodies / P. Bobkiewicz Programmatic correction of errors of measuring track processing / M. Luft, E. Szychta & R. Cioc Alternative for Kalman filter : two dimension self-learning filter with memory / A. Fellner, K. Banaszek & P. Tróminski. Managing and predicting maritime and off-shore risk / R.B. Duffey & J.W. Saull Transportation system architecture for intelligent management / J. Szpytko Risk analysis and human factor in prevention of CRG casualties / L. Kobyliński Estimation of the probability of propulsion loss by a seagoing ship based on expert opinions / A. Brandowski & W. Frąckowiak Finite discrete Markov model of ship safety / L. Smolarek The possibility of application of algorithms indicating maximum paths in directed graphs for modeling of the evacuation process / D.H. Łozowicka Maritime transport development in the global scale : the main chances, threats and challenges / A.S. Grzelakawski Maritime safety in European concept of the internalization of external costs of transport / M. Matczak e-Maritime : an enabling framework for knowledge transfer and innovative information services development across the waterborne transport sector / J. Graff Challenges for Polish seaports' development in the light of globalisation processes in maritime transport / A. Przybyłowski An analysis of marine navigation and safety of sea transportation by Iranian women as officer and master mariner / H. Yousefi Modelling support for maritime terminals planning and operation / S. Ricci & C. Marinacci Turkish maritime transport policy (1960-2008) / M. Kadioglu The influence of organic polymer on parameters determining ability to liquefaction of mineral concentrates / M. Popek Application of thermal analysis and trough test for determination of the fire safety of some fertilizers containing nitrates / K. Kwiatkawska-Sienkiewicz & P. Kałucka Problem behaviours among children of Filipino seafarers in Iloilo City, Philippines / V.B. Jaleco, M.G. Gayo, Jr., R.L. Pador & R.A. Alimen Predicting emotional intelligence in maritime management : imperative, yet elusive / E.S. Potoker & J.-A. Corwin Officers' shortage : viewpoints from stakeholders / G. Eler, J. Calambuhay, L. Bernas & M. Magramo A noble profession called seafaring : the making of an officer / M. Magramo & L. Gellada Officers as prostitutes : myth or reality? (a study on poaching of officers in the Philippines) / M. Magramo, G. Eler, J Calambuhay & L. Bernas The economical emigration aspect of East and Central European seafarers : motivation for employment in foreign fleet / V. Senčila, I. Bartusevičienė, L. Rupšienė & G. Kalvaitienė The role of the maritime institutions on the shortage of officers / M. Magramo, L. Bernas, J. Calambuhay & G. Eler Psychological features of seamen's activity in emergency situations / V.A. Bondarev & O.M Bondareva. Maritime education : putting in the right emphasis / A. Ali Correlation between academic performance in Auxiliary Machinery 2 subject and navigational trip among marine engineering students at Maritime University in the Philippines / R.A. Alimen, V.B. Jaleco, R.L. Pador & M.G. Gayo, Jr. Higher performance in maritime education through better trained lecturers / R. Hanzu-Pazara, P. Arsenie & L. Hanzu-Pazara Mentoring and the transfer of experiential knowledge in today's merchant fleet / A.L. Le Goubin Stakeholder satisfaction : research evaluation of marine engineering cadets' performance at Maritime University, Philippines / R.A. Alimen, M. Gayo, Jr. & V.B. Jaleco Project PRACNAV for a better on board training curricula / E. Barsan & C. Muntean A new tool for evaluating and training of chemical tanker crew : seafarer evaluation and training software : DEPEDES (SETS) / O. Arslan, O. Gurel & M. Kadioglu MET system in Ukraine / M.V. Miyusov & D.S. Zhukov The Somali piracy new or old challenge for international community / D. Duda & T. Szubrycht The importance of the educational factor to assure the safe and security on the sea / L.C. Stan & N. Buzbuchi Standard for quality assurance : the case of Philippine Maritime College / A.C. Doromal Novelties in the development of the qualification standards for electro-technical officers under STCW convention requirements / J. Wyszkowski, J. Mindykowski & R. Wawruch Assessment of ISPS code compliance at ports using cognitive maps / M. Celik & Y. Ilker Topcu Dynamic component of ship's heeling moment due to sloshing vs. IMO IS-code recommendations / P. Krata The influence of the flooding damaged compartment on the metacentric height ship type 888 / W. Mironiuk Intelligent evaluation system of ship management / Q. Xu, X. Meng & N. Wang Round table panel session : GNSS and safety and security of marine navigation.

In recent years much attention has been paid to safety of navigation and marine transportation. Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation addresses the main aspects of marine safety, including: safety of navigation; manoeuvering and ship-handling systems; marine traffic control and automatic identification systems; navigation tools, systems and equipment; anti-collision; communication at sea; manoeuvering and pilot navigation; sea-river and inland navigation; route planning and weather navigation; hydrometeorological aspects; methods and algorithms; safety and reliability aspects of technical systems; marine transportation; human factors and crew resource management; maritime education and training; maritime policy, proposals and recommendations. The book is particularly of interest to academics and professionals in maritime navigation, maritime transportation, and hydrography.