Abstract:
The scope of this research is covering generally all areas in Malaysia
which operate ferries and passenger boats. The objectives of the study
are firstly; to identify types of incidents involved in ferries and
passenger boats, secondly, the factors that contribute to the incidents
and finally, the locations with high frequency of the incident
occurrences. The lives of passengers are at risks if these incidents keep
occurring. Primary data is collected through in-depth interviews with
marine officers in Marine Department Malaysia and secondary data are
acquired from marine casualty data and incident reports supporting with
reviewing of related previous research papers. Data gained are analyzed
using Microsoft Excel. The incidents that often involved on ferries and
passenger boats in Malaysia waters are collisions while human errors is
another recognized factor as the most common factor that contributes
to most incidents. The area with high frequency of the incidents
occurred in Sarawak, East Malaysia. Basically, this research could be
used to support any plan to reduce the casualties on passenger lives
and injuries, the vessels and the environments.
