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An Application of Fuzzy AHP Using Quadratic Mean Method: Case Study of ENC Preparation Process for Intended Voyages
Ahmet Lutfi Tunçel1, Özcan Arslan2, Emre Akyüz21İstanbul Technical University, Department of Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering İstanbul, Türkiye; University of Strathclyde, Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, Glasgow, United Kingdom2İstanbul Technical University, Department of Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering, İstanbul, Türkiye
Effective management of the electronic nautical charts (ENCs) preparation process using the electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) is crucial to ensure the safety of ships. Delays or failures in this process can prevent the creation of a safe voyage plan and result in delays or maritime accidents, which may damage a company’s reputation. To identify risk factors causing such issues, the quadratic mean method-based Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process was used to weigh and determine the most prominent ones. Additionally, the study proposes specific solutions to eliminate each risk factor. The study’s outputs are expected to improve the management of ENC preparation, which is a frequent task for ships using electronic navigation.
Keywords: Risk assessment, ECDIS, ENC, Fuzzy analytic hierarchy process, Quadratic mean methodManuscript Language: English
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