Abstract We study the evacuation of large cruise vessels under hazardous conditions. Based on a new sensor mesh technology, allowing wireless 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 behavior is part of the problem.


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    Title :

    Active guidance systems in maritime evacuations: optimizing the lifeboat allocation for cruise ships


    Additional title:

    Ann Oper Res


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    Publication date :

    2025-01-15




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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