The information garnered from MARIN research can be used in a variety of different ways. By understanding the seasonal and geographical distributions of incidents, response agencies (such as Search and Rescue) can make operational decisions. Dissection of traffic types and causes of incidents allows policy makers to legislate and regulate particularly hazardous situations. Other applications include studies into the environmental impact of high volume traffic in sensitive areas, such as whale breeding grounds, or sea bird habitats.

The following links describe applications and analyses of maritime traffic and incidents performed by MARIN:

• Merchant Shipping Analysis
• Commercial Fishing Analysis
• Commercial Recreational Boating Analysis
• Private Recreational Boating Analysis
• Life Boat Station Placement
• SAR Vessel Patrolling
• Whale Collision Avoidance
• Coastal Zone Management