Ports and Waterways Safety Assessments (PAWSA)

Developer/Partners: USCG (1999)

Relevant Hazard/Threat(s): Waterway hazards

Intent: Reduce major waterway risk.

Assessment to identify major waterway safety hazards, estimate risk levels, evaluate potential mitigation measures, and plan implementation of selected measures.

Inputs: Quantified safety-related issues (called "books"); expert judgement
Outputs: Risk analysis, potential mitigation actions, PAWSA report.

Assessment is designed for a two day workshop consisting of multiple stakeholders; "Safety" related issues for port, vessels, etc. are excluded