Sistema da segurança do tráfego aquaviário e a eficiência da fiscalização : uma proposta de configuração de localização e quantidades de OM do SSTA no Espírito Santo.

Abstract

This research investigates how the current configuration of the location and number of Military Organizations within the Waterway Traffic Safety System (SSTA) influences inspection efficiency and navigation safety in the state of Espírito Santo. Based on this analysis, the study proposes a new configuration for the distribution of these Military Organizations, aimed at improving the overall performance of the SSTA and strengthening maritime traffic safety within the state. To this end, classical location concepts and models were applied, with emphasis on the Center of Gravity Method, traditionally used in corporate logistics chains and adapted here to the context of the Maritime Authority. The methodology involved defining technical criteria — such as service demand and response time — and employing the comparative method, applying location concepts to analyze the cases of Paraná, Santa Catarina and Espírito Santo, which were selected due to their distinct coastline lengths and organizational structures within the Waterway Traffic Safety System. The analysis revealed institutional coverage gaps in Espírito Santo, particularly along the northern and southern coastal regions, where there is a significant concentration of waterborne activities. Based on the collected logistical and operational data, the research recommends the establishment of new Military Organizations in the municipalities of Linhares and Itapemirim, identified as having the lowest weighted logistical costs. The main findings indicate that the decentralization of the Waterway Traffic Safety System in Espírito Santo constitutes a technically grounded and strategically feasible solution to expand the Maritime Authority’s reach, reduce response times, and enhance the effectiveness of inspection actions and the safeguarding of human life at sea.