O processo decisório: os desafios do comandante no planejamento de ações em resposta às emergências

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to reinforce the importance of the captain´s decision-making process and the consequences of precipitated actions under pressure, especially in real emergency response situations. Knowing what action to take in a critical situation and with limited time for such a choice is vitally important for the safety of personnel, the vessel and the environment. The structure on board a rig during a real event, as well as the captain´s management in an emergency situation and the procedure to be followed by all personnel on board, considered essential or no is shown. The importance of training and conditioning of emergency response teams, based on lessons learned from past incidents / acidentes is mentioned. The development of captain´s leadership, as well as the perception concerning the leadership style to be used on all scenarios on board, is crutial for his success and all crew. Two real events analysed during this research, show that not only technical knowledge is enough to solve problems, but if allied to the captain´s personal experience, intuition or rationality in proper way, the accidents and disasters can be prevented.