Research Article

Maritime Pilots’ Risky Operational Behavior Analysis Based on Structural Equation Model

Table 1

Structure of the questionnaire.

DimensionsSub-scalesItem

Operational confidenceManipulation technique1. I am able to respond to emergencies on the channel
2. Maneuvering skill can help me out of danger
3. start piloting with a few glasses of wine
4. I am a skilled pilot, so I can exceed the speed limit
Hazard judgment5. Familiar with the route, everything is under my control
6. I can often predict whether my maneuvering behavior is dangerous based on experience,
7. I can accurately predict the movements of nearby vessels
8. I can accurately predict the speed of the ship

Risk cognitionRisk level1. If the traffic lane is busy, I will sail along the inshore traffic zone
2. I can sail faster than other vessels around
3. Views on drunk sailing
4. Navigate in the opposite traffic lane to overtake other ships
5. Opinions on navigational violations
Anxiety level6. I often worry about accidents while piloting
7. Regarding pilotage, I consider myself a cautious person
8. The pilotage is unsafe
Probability of accident9. The possibility of a maritime accident in pilotage
10. The possibility of a maritime accident in pilotage which causing serious injuries
11. Traffic accidents happen to us more often than others

Hazardous attitudeIrresponsibility attitude1. I am responsible for the safety of others
2. I try my best to avoid any accidents
3. If a maritime accident is caused by my mistake, I will feel very guilty
4. I think every maritime participant should be responsible for himself
5. The lives of family members are severely affected by maritime accidents
Violation attitude6. When most people do not follow the rules, I will also follow the rules;
7. Obeying the rules of navigation will make me safer
8. Some navigational violations should be allowed for safety and emergency reasons
9. Even for protecting our interests, it is not necessary to violate the rules of navigation
10. Feeling guilty when violating navigational rules
Following attitude11. I cannot violate the rules of navigation by following other ship
12. If I follow other ships and violate the rules of navigation, I will be charged
13. I do not think it’s safer to proceed with others
14. When I do not know if I can across, it’s not accurate to follow other behaviours

Risky operational behaviorNegligence1. Negligence of watching by eye
2. Use a mobile phone when piloting
3. Collisions with other ships or facilities due to lack of concentration
4. Slow down and pass the stern of the other vessel
5. The other ship suddenly rushed out when leaving the berth;
6. Sailing at night without maintaining night vision
Violation7. Sailing against regulation
8. Sailing along the inshore traffic lane all the time which is not allowed or recommended
9. Berthing without tug assistance when the rule requires
10. Sailing over the safe speed;
11. Sailing in the wrong direction or traffic lane
Aggressive12. Following extremely close to warning the vessel ahead to give way
13. Forcing to cut through the lane when the current ship wants to turn without communication;
14. Chase the vessel that provokes you
15. Try to keep up or overtake faster vessels
16. Not slow down when approaching the precautionary area
Overtaking17. Once I am behind, I want to overtake other vessels
18. Not give way when other vessel overtaking
19. Not maintain a safe distance from the vessel in front of you
20. Much faster than the vessel surrounding you