Analysis of shipboard fire/explosion accidents occurred in the Turkish search and rescue area

A shipboard fire/explosion may be occurred due to various causal factors such as actions, omissions, events or conditions. In this study, it is aimed carry out an analysis focused on casualties. With aim, the data 127 casualties in Turkish Search and Rescue area, which were reported Main Coordination Center between 2006-2015, have been analyzed. As a result of statistical (descriptive statistics), has observed that majority on-board flagged ships, small passenger vessels/recreational vessels/private-commercial yachts among classified ship types, regions İstanbul, İzmir Çanakkale, summer season, during night-time, machinery spaces ships by described locations. It also main caused fires/explosion electricity contact/leakage, gas accumulation/leakage, cargo ignition, welding/hot works other undescribed factors. Additionally, examining existing fire & explosion accident investigation reports Transportation Safety Investigation 2014-2020, possible causal/contributing for related with violations ISM-Safety Management System (SMS) requirements. Many previous studies relevant literature point ISM/SMS-related well. conclusion, special attention should paid effective implementation continuous improvement ISM/SMS procedures safety prevention