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The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is considered a flexible and efficient mathematical tool in approaching the complex decision processes. The AHP method allows the reduction of the complex decisions to comparisons by pairs and, finally, to the synthesis of the results, contributing to the capture of the subjective and objective aspects of the decision. Also, the AHP method allows the check of the coherence for the evaluations made by the decision makers, thus leading to the reduction of the prejudices in the de...

In the precursory section of the paper, the authors succinctly present the Black Sea basin's oceanographic features with a focus on factors that can lead to naval accidents. The Black Sea basin is characterized, especially in winter months, by sudden storms, big waves, and winds, seriously affecting the ships and crews' safety. The said basin has also confined areas with pleasure crafts and commercial ships, offshore platforms with accompanying auxiliary fleet and underwater pipes and installations or shallow wate...