• Coordinate Conversion and Switching Correction to Reduce Vessel Heading-Related Errors in High-Latitude Navigation 

      Wang, Yufei; Perera, Lokukaluge Prasad Channa; Batalden, Bjørn-Morten Erdal (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-11-22)
      Considering the distortion errors of projected coordinates and the switching property of vessel heading, coordinate conversion and switching correction methods are proposed to modify a kinematic motion model and the Unscented Kalman Filter (UKF). The coordinate conversion method utilizes the grid convergence from a Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) projection to correct the vessel heading. The ...
    • Development and Validation of a Safety Leadership Self-Efficacy Scale (SLSES) in Maritime Context 

      Kim, Tae-Eun; Sydnes, Are K.; Batalden, Bjørn-Morten Erdal (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-21)
      Extensive studies have highlighted the importance of leadership on safety in the maritime industry. However, current research lacks empirically tested theoretical models with valid and reliable scales for describing and measuring safety leadership in ship operations. This study reports the development and validation process of the first Safety Leadership Self-Efficacy Scale (SLSES) for assessing ...
    • The impact of safety factors on decision-making in maritime navigation 

      Xue, Hui; Røds, Johan-Fredrik; Batalden, Bjørn-Morten Erdal (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023)
      Approximately 85% of maritime accidents are accounted for by navigation accidents, caused by human errors such as mistakes in impropriate decision-making. Decision-making skills are the key to safe sailing. However, the assessment of decisionmaking based on objective measurements is rarely studied. This paper aims to assess the impact of safety factors on decision-making in maritime navigation. ...
    • Maritime Security and Threat Assessments 

      Eidnes, Ingrid Batalden; Batalden, Bjørn-Morten Erdal; Sydnes, Are K. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-12)
      Maritime security is still a challenge in international trade. In this case‐study we analyze how the Norwegian Shipowners’ Mutual War Risks Insurance Association (DNK) provides Norwegian maritime companies with regional assessments of threat‐levels. Through a survey and a series of interviews, we study factors that affect the communication and perception of threats, in addition to how maritime ...