Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Pearson Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, cilt.8, sa.31, ss.1-27, 2025 (Hakemli Dergi)
In maritime transport, tanker ships have a strategic advantage in company fleets. It is necessary to evaluate the risks that may occur in this area. The aim of this study is to determine the risks that may occur in maritime tanker transport and to propose preventive measures in this direction. In addition, determining the importance levels of risk phenomena is another issue aimed within the scope of the study. In this context, a two-stage evaluation process was applied in the study. In the first phase of the study, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) was applied. Risk factors determined in line with the views of experts in the field were put forward and their risk priority number was determined. Afterwards, preventive actions were identified in the study. In the second phase of the study, Fuzzy AHP method was applied. In this direction, risk factors were categorised and made comparable among themselves. Importance levels were determined within the scope of the opinions of sector representatives who are experts in their field. Thus, the objectivity level of the study was improved. According to the results of the study, the importance level of the administration and maintenance risk group was found to be the highest. Under this heading, maintenance deficiencies on board, transport of chemical hazardous materials and failure to manage them properly, failure to supply spare parts and critical equipment are listed. The technical failures group was evaluated as the other most important risk group. Under this heading, there are rudder equipment failure, machinery failure and generator failure risk situations.