Marine vehicle accident characteristics in bangladesh: study on collision type accidents

• Main Authors: Islam, Mohammad Rafiqul, Ibn Awal, Zobair, Hoque, Md. Mazharul
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: 2007
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/24593/

This study investigates the marine vehicle accident characteristicsin the inland waterways of Bangladesh. The statistical study revealed that the leading causes of accidents were collision among ships, trawlers & country boats and loss of stability due to Nor'wester. The study also identified some other causes of accidents such as loss of stability due to rushing of passenger, overloading, grounding, etc. It was also observed that many accidents in Bangladesh often remain underreported due to less exposure to the media probably because the victims represent the poorer segment of the society. Based on this study a number of recommendations have been made for improving safety of marine vehicles in Bangladesh and for further research and investigations.