An Analysis of Hazards and Risk Assessment for the Safety of Traditional Ship Navigation in the Waters of Lake Towuti Using the HVA Approach

Abstract:

A case study of ferry transportation on Lake Towuti aims to analyze the potential hazard identification and risk assessment using the HVA method to identify potential hazards and assess risks related to the safety of traditional ship navigation on Lake Towuti. The overall potential risk of navigation in Lake Towuti is assessed at 57%, categorizing it as moderate. Although a moderate risk is not as severe as a high risk, it should still be taken seriously. Risk assessment shows seven potential risks with values above 50%. crew competence, at 83%, emphasizes the need for adequate skills and training. Communication tools (78%) indicate the importance of an effective communication system. Ship documents (67%) indicate the need for accurate administrative completeness. Dry season and safety equipment, each with a value of 61%, indicate environmental impacts and protection needs. Traditional piers, with a value of 52%, indicate infrastructure-related risks. This assessment identifies critical areas that require attention and mitigation to reduce risks. These findings emphasize the importance of implementing comprehensive risk assessment techniques such as HVA to enhance safety measures in cross-lake transportation operations. This research thus contributes to mitigating risks and enhancing resilience against potential threats to the sustainability of traditional shipping.

• Periodical: Engineering Headway (Volume 39)
• Pages: 203-214
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-00KwxY
• Online since: July 2026
• Authors: Feronika Sekar Puriningsih*, Muhammad Isran Ramli, M. Saleh S. Ali, Johny Malisan
• Keywords: HVA, Lake Transportation, Shipping Safety, Towuti Indonesia, Traditional Ship

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