The Impact of Support Services on Accident Prevention in Chittagong Port and Outer Anchorage, Bangladesh

Abstract

 The maritime sector is the most significant transportation sector in the world, and the Port of Chittagong is the principal port in Bangladesh, contributing significantly to the country's income. However, accidents at seaports are increasing, which is a cause for concern for industry stakeholders. This study adopted a descriptive survey research design to investigate the relationship between operational risk management, maritime support services, simulation training, assessment, and accident reduction in Chittagong Port, Bangladesh. A sample of 100 employees was used in the study. The findings revealed that all three hypotheses were significantly related to accident reduction in Chittagong port and outer anchorage in Bangladesh. Specifically, the study found a significant relationship between operational risk management and accident reduction (r=.858, p < .0005), maritime support services and accident reduction (r = .611), and simulation training, assessment, and accident reduction (r =. 810). Based on these findings, the study recommends that the top management of Chittagong Port in Bangladesh should provide effective training and support services to reduce employee accidents while on duty. Additionally, simulation training should be improved to accumulate knowledge on reducing accidents to achieve organizational objectives.