Ship Domain as a Safety Criterion in a Precautionary Area of Traffic Separation Scheme

Abstract

The ship domain is one of the criteria for navigational safety assessment. It is particularly important in restricted areas with high intensity traffic, where the criteria of closest point of approach (CPA) and time to CPA are difficult to apply. This research continues to examine ship domains in Traffic Separation Schemes (TSS). We have analyzed precautionary areas established within TSSs in connection with changed arrangements of vessel traffic. Besides, we have defined ship domains in a precautionary area of a specific TSS, and compared them to domains of vessels proceeding along traffic lanes.

Keywords

• Ship Domain
• Closest Point of Approach (CPA)
• Traffic Separation Schemes (TSS)
• Navigational Safety Assessment
• Precautionary Area
• Safety Criterion
• Safety at Sea
• Colregs