CG Vessel Traffic Service Program.

Abstract

This study examines the U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service program with emphasis on the cost-benefit analysis used to justify the installation of the first six systems. The difficulties with Marine casualty data are examined and some proposed changes are outline. The conclusion of the study is that Vessel Traffic systems are a cost-effective means of improving maritime safety within U.S. ports and waterways. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA095102

Entities

People

  • Paul T. Potter

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accident Investigations
  • Accidents
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Coast Guard
  • Employment
  • Environment
  • Explosions
  • Geography
  • Law
  • Navigation
  • Navigational Equipment
  • Personnel Management
  • Radar
  • Risk
  • Risk Analysis
  • United States

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.