SIREVA - Security of persons involved in the rescue and evacuation processes of passenger ships
Overview
Background & policy context:
The popularity of sea cruises is steadily increasing. Over the past 10 years, annual passenger numbers have doubled, to around 20 million passengers worldwide. Despite modern technology, accidents can still occur. Due to the increasing size of passenger ships, unresolved challenges arise in the event of an evacuation.
Objectives:
Within the SIREVA project, innovative concepts and technical solutions are being developed which contribute to the complete, fast and safe evacuation of passenger ships. Particular attention must be given to older and mobility-impaired persons. The results are intended to increase the safety of people on passenger ships without limiting their freedom and personality rights.
Following the project, the results will serve as the basis for the development of marketable solutions.
Methodology:
The evaluation of evacuations already carried out serves as the basis for the development of new strategies and technologies. This work is constantly accompanied by studies on customer acceptance and legal aspects. Based on these initial results, a holistic evacuation concept will be developed, including a technical system for decision support. In doing so, the possibility of involving an external control centre should be created. At the same time, new training and simulation concepts for evacuation processes are being researched.
This complex issue is developed interdisciplinary, in close collaboration between researchers and end users, taking into account aspects of acceptance and legal certainty.
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