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Application of Bayesian networks in analysing tanker shipping bankruptcy risks

Application of Bayesian networks in analysing tanker shipping bankruptcy risks PurposeThis study aims to develop an assessment methodology using a Bayesian network (BN) to predict the failure probability of oil tanker shipping firms.Design/methodology/approachThis paper proposes a bankruptcy prediction model by applying the hybrid of logistic regression and Bayesian probabilistic networks.FindingsThe proposed model shows its potential of contributing to a powerful tool to predict financial bankruptcy of shipping operators, and provides important insights to the maritime community as to what performance measures should be taken to ensure the shipping companies’ financial soundness under dynamic environments.Research limitations/implicationsThe model and its associated variables can be expanded to include more factors for an in-depth analysis in future when the detailed information at firm level becomes available.Practical implicationsThe results of this study can be implemented to oil tanker shipping firms as a prediction tool for bankruptcy rate.Originality/valueIncorporating quantitative statistical measurement, the application of BN in financial risk management provides advantages to develop a powerful early warning system in shipping, which has unique characteristics such as capital intensive and mobile assets, possibly leading to catastrophic consequences. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Maritime Business Review Emerald Publishing

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
ISSN
2397-3757
DOI
10.1108/MABR-12-2016-0032
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Abstract

PurposeThis study aims to develop an assessment methodology using a Bayesian network (BN) to predict the failure probability of oil tanker shipping firms.Design/methodology/approachThis paper proposes a bankruptcy prediction model by applying the hybrid of logistic regression and Bayesian probabilistic networks.FindingsThe proposed model shows its potential of contributing to a powerful tool to predict financial bankruptcy of shipping operators, and provides important insights to the maritime community as to what performance measures should be taken to ensure the shipping companies’ financial soundness under dynamic environments.Research limitations/implicationsThe model and its associated variables can be expanded to include more factors for an in-depth analysis in future when the detailed information at firm level becomes available.Practical implicationsThe results of this study can be implemented to oil tanker shipping firms as a prediction tool for bankruptcy rate.Originality/valueIncorporating quantitative statistical measurement, the application of BN in financial risk management provides advantages to develop a powerful early warning system in shipping, which has unique characteristics such as capital intensive and mobile assets, possibly leading to catastrophic consequences.

Journal

Maritime Business ReviewEmerald Publishing

Published: Sep 15, 2017

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