• Ship Handling in Unprotected Waters: A Review of New Technologies in Escort Tugs to Improve Safety 

      Pérez-Canosa, José M.; Iglesias-Baniela, Santiago; Vinagre-Ríos, Juan (MDPI, 2021)
      [Abstract] It is a well-known fact that the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster caused the escort towing of laden tankers in many coastal areas of the world to become compulsory. In order to implement a new type of escort towing, ...
    • The Effect of Circadian Rhythms on Shipping Accidents 

      Vinagre-Ríos, Juan; Pérez-Canosa, José M.; Iglesias-Baniela, Santiago (Cambridge University Press [University Publisher], Royal Institute of Navigation [Associate Organisation], 2021)
      [Abstract] It is a well-known fact that humans are subject to circadian alterations caused by the action of sunlight. This strongly affects their behaviour and skill, making them change their level of alertness from high ...