Risk-Based Decision Making Guidelines: A Proof-of-Principle Demonstration of a Preliminary Risk Analysis of Operations at the Port of Baltimore
Abstract
This report documents a test of a preliminary risk analysis tool of selected activities at the Port of Baltimore. The preliminary risk analysis was performed using a mishap-based version of the coarse risk analysis. The purpose of the analysis was to test the application of the risk tool for the activity of establishing port priorities for Activities Baltimore (ACTBALT). This analysis was part of the development of a 2nd edition of RBDM Guidelines to support the U.S. Coast Guards Office of Design and Engineering Standards (G-MSE) strategy of developing a risk toolbox for marine safety activities. For each port activity analyzed, the teams considered a set of mishaps that could occur while conducting that activity. For each mishap, the teams identified the most significant contributors (causes) that could lead to the mishap and assessed the mishap risk. The results established a partial risk baseline for ACTBALT activities. The Coast Guards process of establishing port and waterway priorities associated with risk is based on customer alignment with port needs and program goals. In the past, no systematic formal risk process was used to help identify port priorities. The outcome of this new process is expected to be an improvement in resource allocation based on identified port risk priorities. A port-wide risk assessment will enhance the Captain of the Ports (COTP) understanding of the ports loss exposure and hazard priorities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- AD1210537
Entities
People
- Bert Macesker