APPLICATION OF THE ANALYTIC NETWORK PROCESS (ANP) TO EVALUATE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ECONOMIC RISK FACTORS IN THE OPERATION OF OIL–CHEMICAL TANKER FLEETS IN SOUTHERN VIETNAMESE ENTERPRISES

LE HA MINH1, , DINH GIA HUY2, TRAN QUANG PHU2
1 Trường Đại học Giao thông vận tải Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
2 Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport

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This study aims to identify and assess the relative importance of economic risk factors in the operation of oil–chemical tanker fleets in Southern Vietnam using the Analytic Network Process (ANP). The analysis is based on empirical data collected from enterprises engaged in maritime oil and chemical transportation services. Seven key economic risk factors are considered in this research: (1) Commercial pressure on the shipmaster, (2) Wage fluctuations, (3) Payment risk, (4) Variations in the costs of fuel, materials, and spare parts, (5) Risks of uncollected freight charges and demurrage fees, (6) Errors in voyage cost planning, and (7) Extended voyage duration leading to increased costs and reduced number of voyages.


The results reveal that “Extended voyage duration leading to increased costs and reduced number of voyages” is the most influential factor within the economic risk group. This finding indicates that this factor plays a particularly critical role in the management and operation of oil–chemical tanker fleets in Southern Vietnam, as it significantly affects all three key objectives: profitability, transport quality, and maritime safety.

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