Research Article

Preventive Strategies for Risks During Pilot Transfer Operations: A Fuzzy Analytical Approach with Expert-Driven Risk Criteria

Volume: 5 Number: 1 June 25, 2025
TR EN

Preventive Strategies for Risks During Pilot Transfer Operations: A Fuzzy Analytical Approach with Expert-Driven Risk Criteria

Abstract

This study employed fuzzy AHP methodology to assess risks in pilot transfer operations, identifying four critical hazards through expert evaluations with 19 maritime professionals. The highest risks include: pilot falls from ladder (Cr1, 0.20077), pilot boat entanglement displacing ladder (Cr12, 0.17512), compression between ship and boat (Cr11, 0.14466), and limb entrapment in ladder (Cr7, 0.11002). These factors collectively represent over 60% of total risk weight, highlighting mechanical and human-factor dangers in transfer operations. The fuzzy AHP approach effectively quantifies expert judgments, addressing uncertainties in risk assessment. Findings emphasize the need for targeted safety measures: smart ladder systems with fall prevention, enhanced boat handling training, standardized distance protocols, and ergonomic ladder designs. This research provides a data-driven framework for prioritizing interventions to improve pilot transfer safety, offering practical insights for maritime operators and regulators to reduce accidents during this high risk operation.

Keywords

Thanks

This study has been derived from the master's thesis titled "Analysis of Preventive Strategies for Risks During Pilot Transfer Operations" submitted to the Department of Maritime Transportation Engineering, Institute of Science, Kocaeli University.

References

  1. Akyuz, E., & Celik, M. (2015). A fuzzy DEMATEL method to evaluate critical operational hazards during gas freeing process in crude oil tankers. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 38, 243-253. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlp.2015.10.002
  2. Akyüz, E. (2017). A hybrid accident analysis method to assess potential navigational contingencies: The case of ship grounding. Ocean Engineering, 129, 282-290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2016.11.014
  3. Akyüz, E., Celik, E., & Cebi, S. (2018). A novel approach to safety assessment in ship-to-ship transfer operations. Ocean Engineering, 158, 437-448. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2018.04.001
  4. Bozbura, F. T., Beskese, A., & Kahraman, C. (2007). Prioritization of human capital measurement indicators using fuzzy AHP. Expert Systems with Applications, 32(4), 1100-1112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2006.02.006
  5. Buckley, J. J. (1985). Fuzzy hierarchical analysis. Fuzzy Sets and Systems, 17(3), 233-247. https://doi.org/10.1016/0165-0114(85)90090-9
  6. Büyüközkan, G., & Çifçi, G. (2012). A combined fuzzy AHP and fuzzy TOPSIS based strategic analysis of electronic service quality in healthcare industry. Expert Systems with Applications, 39(3), 2341-2354. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2011.08.061
  7. Chang, D.-Y. (1996). Applications of the extent analysis method on fuzzy AHP. European Journal of Operational Research, 95(3), 649-655. https://doi.org/10.1016/0377-2217(95)00300-2
  8. Chauvin, C., Lardjane, S., Morel, G., Clostermann, J.-P., & Langard, B. (2013). Human and organisational factors in maritime accidents: Analysis of collisions at sea using the HFACS. Safety Science, 51(1), 198-206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2012.06.002

Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Maritime Transportation Engineering, Ship Management

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 25, 2025

Submission Date

May 7, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 2, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 5 Number: 1

APA
Doğru, M., & Bucak, U. (2025). Preventive Strategies for Risks During Pilot Transfer Operations: A Fuzzy Analytical Approach with Expert-Driven Risk Criteria. Journal of Marine and Engineering Technology, 5(1), 50-60. https://doi.org/10.58771/joinmet.1694060
AMA
1.Doğru M, Bucak U. Preventive Strategies for Risks During Pilot Transfer Operations: A Fuzzy Analytical Approach with Expert-Driven Risk Criteria. JOINMET. 2025;5(1):50-60. doi:10.58771/joinmet.1694060
Chicago
Doğru, Mehmet, and Umur Bucak. 2025. “Preventive Strategies for Risks During Pilot Transfer Operations: A Fuzzy Analytical Approach With Expert-Driven Risk Criteria”. Journal of Marine and Engineering Technology 5 (1): 50-60. https://doi.org/10.58771/joinmet.1694060.
EndNote
Doğru M, Bucak U (June 1, 2025) Preventive Strategies for Risks During Pilot Transfer Operations: A Fuzzy Analytical Approach with Expert-Driven Risk Criteria. Journal of Marine and Engineering Technology 5 1 50–60.
IEEE
[1]M. Doğru and U. Bucak, “Preventive Strategies for Risks During Pilot Transfer Operations: A Fuzzy Analytical Approach with Expert-Driven Risk Criteria”, JOINMET, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 50–60, June 2025, doi: 10.58771/joinmet.1694060.
ISNAD
Doğru, Mehmet - Bucak, Umur. “Preventive Strategies for Risks During Pilot Transfer Operations: A Fuzzy Analytical Approach With Expert-Driven Risk Criteria”. Journal of Marine and Engineering Technology 5/1 (June 1, 2025): 50-60. https://doi.org/10.58771/joinmet.1694060.
JAMA
1.Doğru M, Bucak U. Preventive Strategies for Risks During Pilot Transfer Operations: A Fuzzy Analytical Approach with Expert-Driven Risk Criteria. JOINMET. 2025;5:50–60.
MLA
Doğru, Mehmet, and Umur Bucak. “Preventive Strategies for Risks During Pilot Transfer Operations: A Fuzzy Analytical Approach With Expert-Driven Risk Criteria”. Journal of Marine and Engineering Technology, vol. 5, no. 1, June 2025, pp. 50-60, doi:10.58771/joinmet.1694060.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Doğru, Umur Bucak. Preventive Strategies for Risks During Pilot Transfer Operations: A Fuzzy Analytical Approach with Expert-Driven Risk Criteria. JOINMET. 2025 Jun. 1;5(1):50-6. doi:10.58771/joinmet.1694060