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Survey and Analysis of User Opinion for the Review and Modernization of GMDSS and Implementation of e-Navigation

GMDSS 현대화 검토와 e-Navigation 이행을 위한 이용자 의견 조사 분석

  • Lee, Bo-Kyeong (Graduate School of Korea Maritime and Ocean University) ;
  • Kong, Gil-Young (College of Maritime Sciences, Korea Maritime and Ocean University) ;
  • Kim, Dae-Hae (College of Maritime Sciences, Korea Maritime and Ocean University) ;
  • Cho, Ik-Soon (College of Maritime Sciences, Korea Maritime and Ocean University)
  • 이보경 (한국해양대학교 대학원) ;
  • 공길영 (한국해양대학교 해사대학) ;
  • 김대해 (한국해양대학교 해사대학) ;
  • 조익순 (한국해양대학교 해사대학)
  • Received : 2015.05.15
  • Accepted : 2015.08.27
  • Published : 2015.08.31
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Abstract

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) equipment and Electronic Chart Display & Information System (ECDIS) are typical equipment which help seafarers to obtain information for ship's safe navigation. In this study, a survey on using of GMDSS equipment and ECDIS was conducted on a total of 260 ship masters and crew who have been working on ocean-going vessels. The subjects were asked about the usage, and level and reason of satisfaction or dissatisfaction of GMDSS equipment and ECDIS, the leading navigational system from which they receive information. The survey showed that the third- and fourth-most frequently used equipment, MF/HF and INMARSAT (telex), were deemed to be the second- and third-most useless equipment. It means that the frequency of device usage is not proportionate to the level of navigational safety. Especially, 'ease of device use (42.3%)' and 'necessity of the provided information (50%)' were highlighted as factors increasing the level of satisfaction with the system. The survey result shows that ship safety cannot be realized by only adopting advanced systems, technology and services. It emphasizes the need to consider the level of 'accessibility and appropriateness of the information' and 'ease of device use'. Discussions implemented by the IMO on various policies and regulations are aimed at securing ship safety. In order to achieve the goal, such institutions should be validated by end-users and relevant studies should be conducted.

본 연구에서는 실제 외항선에 종사하는 선장 및 항해사 260명을 대상으로 GMDSS 통신장비와 항해사가 정보를 인식할 수 있는 대표적인 항해장비 ECDIS에 대하여 사용실태, 만족도, 만족 및 불만족의 이유를 조사하였다. 응답자들은 통신장비 중 MF/HF와 INMARSAT (telex)를 각각 자주 사용하는 장비 3, 4위로 선택하였지만 동시에 불필요한 장비 2, 3위에 해당된다고 응답하였고 이러한 응답 결과는 일부 통신 장비의 경우, 잦은 사용 빈도가 항해 안전의 유용성 크기와 비례하지 않다는 것을 보여준다. 특히 통신장비를 사용할 때 응답자의 42.3%와 50%는 '장비의 운용상 편리'와 '해당 정보의 필요'가 해당 장비 사용의 만족도를 높이는데 중요하다고 답변하였다. 이를 통해 선박의 안전을 위해서는 새로운 설비, 기술, 서비스의 도입 뿐 아니라 '정보의 접근성', '정보의 적절성', '장비의 용이성'이 중요하다는 사실을 알 수 있다. IMO에서 논의되는 다양한 정책과 규정이 선박의 안전을 보장하는 장치로 충분히 활용되기 위해서는 최종 사용자를 대상으로 한 구체적이고 실질적인 검증이 보완되어야 한다.

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