SAFETY ANALYSIS OF DATA REPORTED IN EMCIP

EMSA has developed a methodology to analyze the data reported in the European Marine Casualty Information Platform (EMCIP) with the aim of identifying potential safety issues. To evaluate the practicality and effectiveness of this methodology, an analysis was conducted specifically focusing on fishing vessels.

The project was carried out on two levels: a high-level analysis of all reported occurrences, including both investigated and non-investigated cases, to prepare general statistics and identify possible trends, and a detailed examination of "accidental events," "contributing factors," and "safety recommendations" based on the outcome of the completed investigations.

Through this analysis, several potential safety issues related to maritime casualties involving ships were identified, including safety assessment, training issues, legislation, work practices, maintenance, and management, and emergency tools. In addition, the safety assessment methods used onboard fishing vessels were highlighted as significant safety concerns for occupational accidents. These findings represent the results of the data analysis from reported incidents in the EMCIP and should serve as a foundation for a more formal and detailed examination of each area of concern.

The methodology applied has proven effective in detecting safety issues, thus establishing a robust baseline for any further analysis of data stored in the EMCIP. This document not only presents the outcomes of the analysis but also aims to propose a template for future similar analyses based on the methodology utilized.