One size fits all? Safety management regulation of ship accidents and personal injuries

Figures & data

Figure 1. Ship accidents and personal injuries in total and per 1000 passenger vessels on Norwegian passenger vessels in Norwegian waters 2004–2014 (Maritime Authority 2015)

Figure 2. Risk management in socio-technical systems (from Rasmussen 1997).

Figure 3. Forces that affect the regulation before the regulation can affect safety management.

Table 1. Empirical foundation for the study.

Organization	Persons interviewed
The Norwegian Maritime Authority	15
The Norwegian Coastal Administration	4
High-speed craft companies • Shipowner’s office • Crew	28
	12
	16
Total	47

Table 2. ISM code intentions and industry responses.

Regulatory intention	Industry response
Self-regulation	Compliance-driven
Continuous improvement	Minimum standards for safety
Safety culture	Administrative structures (procedures)

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