Hojjat Khosravi - MS in Maritime Transport, Ports and Maritime Administration of the Bushehr province
Ehsan Golestani - MS in Maritime Transport, Kharg Ports and Maritime Administration

Analyses of casualties in marine and aviation transportation industries indicate that human error is a major contributor in accidents and incidents. Recent researches in this field broadly identify various types elements that contribute to human error. Accordingly particular managerial measures and steps have been taken to mitigate or control the severity of those errors. Human error has its roots in latent factors, which bring about increased risk and danger. Violations are important because they play a prominent role in shaping mishaps. In this paper based on a qualitative research and utilizing related casualty investigation models and techniques, latent and contributory factors, which associated with human error, will be identified and required corrective action will be suggested.