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Sabine Knapp is a maritime safety expert and researcher affiliated with the Econometric Institute at Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam. She is also the Director and Founder of Seven Ocean Research Pty Ltd, an Australian consultancy providing science-based advice to the shipping industry. Her work bridges academic research and practical application in maritime safety regulation and risk management.
Dr. Knapp holds a PhD in Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam, with her thesis titled "The Econometrics of Maritime Safety - Recommendations to Enhance Safety at Sea." She has built a unique career combining extensive practical experience at sea with rigorous academic research. Her work focuses on applying econometric methods to maritime safety issues, with particular emphasis on port state control effectiveness, vessel risk assessment, and maritime regulatory frameworks.
Her research interests span maritime safety, risk assessment methodologies, port state control regimes, maritime economics, and the application of machine learning techniques to maritime risk prediction. Dr. Knapp has pioneered multi-layered risk estimation frameworks that integrate various risk dimensions including detention risk, incident risk, and environmental factors to provide comprehensive risk profiles for vessels and shipping companies.
Analysis of her publication record shows a clear evolution from foundational work on port state control effectiveness to increasingly sophisticated risk modeling approaches incorporating machine learning. Her recent research demonstrates growing emphasis on predictive analytics for maritime safety, with publications focusing on vessel-specific risk prediction, inspection targeting optimization, and quantification of risk exposure across the global fleet.
Dr. Knapp has held significant positions across the maritime sector including Project Officer at the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), Statistical Officer at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and Senior Scientific Advisor at the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). Her work has practical applications for maritime regulators and industry stakeholders seeking to improve safety and environmental protection while optimizing resource allocation for inspections.
