ASPECTS OF ENSURING THE SUSTAINABLE FUNCTIONING OF MARITIME TRANSPORT

Abstract

Maritime transport is an important component of society's development, ensuring the efficient distribution of productive forces, labor, raw materials and services. Maritime transport safety plays a crucial role in protecting human life and health, preserving the environment, and preventing losses and damage. It includes many aspects, such as the security of ships, ports, sea routes, and the safety of crews and passengers. Various approaches and measures are used to ensure integrated safety, including the development of international standards, the use of advanced technologies, personnel training and effective crisis management. The article emphasizes the importance of protecting the marine environment and the need to comply with international rules and agreements to prevent marine pollution and protect the ecosystem. Maritime transportation is also includes risks associated with variable weather, the technical condition of the vessel, the human factor and other factors that can lead to accidents and incidents. In this regard, the development of effective means and methods to ensure the safety of maritime transportation is an urgent scientific task to prevent accidents and emergencies in order to protect human life and health and preserve the marine environment. The study analyzes the relationship between shipping safety and maritime transportation. The article defines the concept of safety of navigation, which includes measures and procedures aimed at preventing accidents, ensuring the safety of seafarers, passengers and cargo, as well as protecting the marine ecosystem from pollution. Proposed a systemic safety model that takes into account an integrated approach to ensuring the safety of maritime transportation. This model includes identification of factors affecting safety, analysis of their interrelationships and development of appropriate strategies and measures.