Denne masteroppgaven undersøker hvordan risikoperspektiver som finnes i damsikkerheten, hvordan risikostyring fungerer i damsikkerheten, og hvordan kommunikasjon kan brukes som en prosess for å formidle de ulike risikoperspektivene, og legge til rette for en god risikostyring. Tidligere forskning viser til at store dammer er en sektor som burde utformes av risikostyring, men at det ikke ser ut til ...

If there is one universally known quote from Thomas Hobbes, it is his assertion that without security “there is no place for industry [...] no arts; no letters; no society; and which is worst of all, continual fear, and danger of violent death; and the life of man, solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.” Indeed, in the Western context, security is typically construed as freedom from harm and/or ...

To enhance Situation Awareness (SA) in the context of autonomous ship navigation within a complex navigation environment, the Advanced Ship Predictor (ASP) is proposed as a solution framework aimed at predicting ship maneuvers. This can be used to identify potential ship close encounters and collision scenarios in advance, where appropriate collision avoidance actions should be taken. The implementation ...

This paper explores the innovative application of multi-modal data analysis for nautical skill development process. By examining the potential of integrating diverse data sources e.g., ship motion, visual, auditory and sensor data, the possibility of obtaining performance insights could be enhanced, and the decision-making processes in complex navigational environments can be made more transparent. ...

The effective implementation of preparedness and response strategies toward climate change resilience has evolved into a technical, sociopolitical, and communication issue. We argue that, for climate communication to effectively contribute to community resilience, it demands meaningful dialogue and engagement to facilitate understanding. Using the risk communication theory, we assessed the impact ...

Arctic shipping poses environmental risks due to the region's fragile ecosystems and rapid climate changes. Effective risk assessment tools are needed to ensure sustainable expansion and to carry out environmental impact assessments. This paper explores applications of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Systems-Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA) coupled with the consequences of a “Dynamic ...

Uncertainty is commonly present in accelerated life test (ALT) data. The combination of a general log-linear model with a statistical distribution model—using the Weibull distribution in this paper—allows for addressing both multiple operational factors and uncertainty within a single model. This paper interprets the Weibull General Log-Linear (WGLL) model from the ALT perspective. Two parameter ...

The accelerated melting of sea ice and the growing influx of ships in the Arctic pose significant challenges to navigational safety and the resilient development of the Arctic routes. This study aims to explore the influence of sea ice on ship routes and speed by analyzing the spatiotemporal correlation of Sea Ice Concentration (SIC), Sea Ice Thickness (SIT), Sea Ice Volume (SIV), and Automatic ...

Denne oppgaven ser på samfunnsutfordringer som følge av manglende intervensjon. Det undersøkes hvordan doktrinen «Responsibility to Protect» (R2P) har sviktet i å beskytte rohingya-minoriteten i Myanmar. I 2017 ble over 700 000 rohingyar drevet på flukt fra sitt eget land og hjem, etter en mangeårig systematisk eksklusjonspolitikk fra myndighetene i Myanmar. Det som har skjedd, og fortsatt skjer, ...

Northern Norway experienced an intensely snow rich winter in 1997 when settled snow heights reached a record 240 cm at the weather station in Tromsø on April 29th. Numerous avalanches, settlement evacuations, and two fatalities in a destroyed house in the settlement of Breivikeidet left the public exhausted at the end of the winter. The chaotic response to avalanche events during the season demonstrated ...