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Seafarer Safety Protection Using Standalone RSSI Technology
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: RSSI-Based Crew Safety Monitoring System for Ships
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I5-1712180
Abstract
Man overboard (MOB) accidents are a major risk in maritime operations, where even a few minutes? delay can result in loss of life. Traditional detection methods, such as manual observation or CCTV monitoring, are often unreliable, especially in adverse weather conditions. This paper proposes an automatic seafarer safety system using standalone embedded technology and Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)-based tracking. The system integrates a wearable device equipped with fall detection sensors and an RSSI transmitter, a shipboard receiver with a graphical user interface, and an emergency flotation mechanism. The proposed system provides early detection of MOB incidents, sends real-time alerts to the ship captain, and ensures immediate safety through an automatic inflation mechanism. Simulation results demonstrate that the system can reliably detect MOB events and track the person?s location within a reasonable range, enhancing safety for both crew and passengers.
Keywords
Seafarer safety, Man overboard (MOB), MEMS sensor, RSSI tracking, Embedded systems, E-navigation.
How to cite this paper
@article{1712180,
author = {M. Sivaranjani, Dhanalakshmi V, Gopika S, Malini S},
title = {Seafarer Safety Protection Using Standalone RSSI Technology},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {9},
number = {5},
pages = {1385-1390},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1712180.pdf},
abstract = {Man overboard (MOB) accidents are a major risk in maritime operations, where even a few minutes? delay can result in loss of life. Traditional detection methods, such as manual observation or CCTV monitoring, are often unreliable, especially in adverse weather conditions. This paper proposes an automatic seafarer safety system using standalone embedded technology and Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)-based tracking. The system integrates a wearable device equipped with fall detection sensors and an RSSI transmitter, a shipboard receiver with a graphical user interface, and an emergency flotation mechanism. The proposed system provides early detection of MOB incidents, sends real-time alerts to the ship captain, and ensures immediate safety through an automatic inflation mechanism. Simulation results demonstrate that the system can reliably detect MOB events and track the person?s location within a reasonable range, enhancing safety for both crew and passengers.},
keywords = {Seafarer safety, Man overboard (MOB), MEMS sensor, RSSI tracking, Embedded systems, E-navigation.},
month = {November},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I5-1712180}
}