SRTP assessment of passenger ships: a simulation tool

Abstract Recent years have seen increasing attention being paid towards the problems related to safety and security onboard ships. As a result, International Maritime Organization has issued several new Regulations regarding ships’ systems that must be considered during vessel design phases. In particular, one of most important approaches introduced by this set rules consists Safe Return Port (SRtP) concept: basically, ship itself represents its best lifeboat. Essential on-board passenger ships shall designed in order both guarantee their functionality allow return nearest port specific emergency situations. Consequently, it is evident designers should pay great these since early stages project. framework, proper IT tools able simulate can represent valuable aid ensure compliance with SRtP requirements. paper, basic principles are thoroughly presented. Furthermore, an tool, specifically implemented address suggested approach for systems, analyzed.