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

Islam, Mohammad Rafiqul and Ibn Awal, Zobair and Hoque, Md. Mazharul (2007) Marine vehicle accident characteristics in bangladesh: study on collision type accidents. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Mechanical Engineering 2007 (ICME 2007), December 30,2007-January 1, 2008, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Divisions:Mechanical Engineering
ID Code:24593
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Deposited On:18 Apr 2012 05:36
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