This safety analysis of the European Marine Casualty Information Platform (EMCIP) data is produced in a context where container vessels have gained increasing visibility and relevance in international trade. More than 90% of the world non-bulk cargo carried by sea makes use of containers. Consequently, container vessels have become an increasingly important part of the global logistics value chai ...

EMSA has developed a methodology to analyse data reported in the European Marine Casualty Information Platform (EMCIP) with the view to detect potential safety issues. Between July 2017 and December 2017, the Agency has conducted an analysis focused on fishing vessels (F/V) to assess the workability and the effectiveness of such a methodology. The safety assessment and the methods used and applie ...