Despite advances in navigation technology, human error still accounts for most maritime accidents globally. The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) reports that human factors played a role in over 80% of marine accidents from 2014 to 2022. Although investigations typically pinpoint the causes of accidents, predicting where errors are likely to occur before a voyage remains a significant challenge.
Despite advances in navigation technology, human error still accounts for most maritime accidents globally.
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) reports that human factors played a role in over 80% of marine accidents from 2014 to 2022.
Although investigations typically pinpoint the causes of accidents, predicting where errors are likely to occur before a voyage remains a significant challenge.
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