Optimization-based Evacuation on Cruise Vessels Using Two-way Communication

29 Pages Posted: 8 Nov 2023

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Andres Velez

NHH Norwegian School of Economics - Department of Business and Management Science

Stein W. Wallace

Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) - Department of Business and Management Science

Date Written: October 31, 2023

Abstract

We study the evacuation of large cruise vessels under hazardous conditions. Based on a new sensor mesh technology, allowing wire-less two-way communication also when electricity is lost, we propose an optimization-based procedure that provides real-time guidance to passengers. As a first step, we explore a lifeboat assignment procedure to illustrate some of the aspects linked to pedestrian evacuations on vessels and open the discussion for future work using operations research in a context where human behavioral is part of the problem.

Keywords: Onboard safety, Guidance system, Wireless communication, Lifeboat Assignment, Network flows

JEL Classification: C44

Suggested Citation

Velez, Andres and Wallace, Stein W., Optimization-based Evacuation on Cruise Vessels Using Two-way Communication (October 31, 2023). NHH Dept. of Business and Management Science Discussion Paper No. 2023/16, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4618846 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4618846

Andres Velez (Contact Author)

NHH Norwegian School of Economics - Department of Business and Management Science ( email )

Helleveien 30
Bergen, NO-5045
Norway

Stein W. Wallace

Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) - Department of Business and Management Science ( email )

Helleveien 30
Bergen, NO-5045
Norway

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