Based on the review of the CEPM Report released, regarding the sinking of M/T ERIKA. Some miles south of the coast of Brittany, it has been noted that the ship-owner and the ship-manager of the vessel having the responsibility for the maintenance of the ship, relied on the inspection procedure of vessel’s classification society. Moreover, it is evident that vessel’s classification society was not able to effectively monitor the deteriorating structural condition of the vessel. Even though some areas of concern have been identified and inadequate mitigating measures have been taken.
At this point, we have to note the ship-manager’s lack or ineffective preventive maintenance procedures which should be in place in order to identify the problematic areas concerning the structural integrity of the vessel and adequate corrective actions should be taken prior the escalation of the problem. In addition the ship-owner and ship-manager since they were aware of the condition of the ship and based on past incidents involving sister vessels like M/T ERIKA, they should have utilized a more effective and elaborated preventive maintenance procedure including visits from superintends at predetermined-frequent intervals and not upon vessel’s dry-docking periods only.
Ship-owners and ship managers should not rely on the classification societies for managing their risks. The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) state that the certificate of class is not an evidence providing proof regarding the seaworthiness of the vessel (IACS, n.d).In addition to the above the classification society surveyor will attend the ship on an average of once per year were the attending class surveyor will perform a sample inspection of the str...
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Serpens ship had its devastating final sail. The ship suddenly exploded in Guadalcanal and near Lunga beach. There were more than 250 sailors on board the U.S.S. Serpens, and just like any regular day, they were carrying explosives and other goods. JR Potts writes in “ USS Serpens (AK-97),” “No one knew if this was an accident or an enemy attack, but after a long investigation it was classified as unknown [...]" (Potts). Sadly, it was only an average Monday when these sailors would unknowingly take their last breath. Similar to that, only a few of the many on board lived after the event. The U.S. Coast Guard writes in the text, “U.S.S Serpens AK-97,” “Only two of those on board, Sn 1/c Kelsie K Kemp and Sn 1/c George J Kennedy, who had been in the boatswain’s locker, survived” (U.S. Coast Guard). That being said, only around 1% of the people on board survived. Around 60 dock-workers, a physician, and almost 200 crew members were wiped out. This terrifying explosion on the U.S.S. Serpens ship changed the way the U.S. Coast Guard runs,
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Although there are still questions that remain unanswered, the evidence so far uncovered and released to the public points to careless indifference to the innocent lives being endangered for political, and financial gain by decisions made by those in power. This can only lead to one conclusion: that the primary responsibility for the sinking and loss of life is not with Germany but rather with the British Admiralty and the Cunard Company.
There is no guarantee the ship could be preserved. The project could be canceled at any moment costing you money. The ship could cave in at any moment, stopping the project. Preserving it could be more damaging than leaving it alone.
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As it filled with water, the bow submerged, raising the stern out of water. When the stern reached an angle of about 45 degrees, the stresses in the ship's midsection (15 tons per square inch) caused the steel to fail and the bow to rip loose and sink [Gannon, 1995].
Including that the ship's steel plates were excessively weak for the close solidifying Atlantic waters, that the effect made bolts pop and the extension joints fizzled, among others. Technological parts of the calamity aside, Titanic's downfall has gone up against a more profound, practically mythic. Many view the disaster as a profound quality play about the threats of human hubris: Titanic's makers trusted they had fabricated a resilient ship that couldn't be crushed by the laws of nature. The shock was driven not slightest by the survivors themselves; even while they were on board Carpathia on their approach to New York, Beesley and different survivors resolved to stir popular conclusion to defend sea go later on and composed an open letter to The Times encouraging changes to sea security laws. In places nearly connected with the Titanic, the feeling of misery was
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Millions of people have heard about the massive ship that claimed to be ¨unsinkable¨ (Callery 14). The ship exploded with excitement and hope for the passengers. Travelers from various different lifestyles and incomes came together for one purpose, to glide across the ocean one wave at a time. Passengers onboard the Titanic had no idea what they would encounter or the fame that would come out of this already famous ship. No one expected the tragedy that would take place in the middle of the ocean. The structure, passengers, and the sinking of the Titanic made it one of the most famous ships of the twentieth century.
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As all the operators and mechanics are trained properly and qualified through adequate testes and examinations, they would be capable to consider about the risk that corrosion will be caused by salt water. Besides, following the authority regulations, they should also carry out any extra inspections specifically required according to the status of aircraft (eg: age, structural and functional properties etc) ensure the aging aircraft was not in risk or damages were made to the aircraft during the flight. (In this case, if inspection is carried out after each flight, accident will be prevented.)
As has been discussed before, risk identification plays an important part in the risk such as unique, subjective, complex and uncertainly. There are no two identical leaves in the world; similar, there are no two exactly the same risk either. Hence the best risk manger could not identify risk completely. Besides, risk identification assessment is done by risk analysts. As the different level of risk management knowledge, practical experience and other aspects between individuals, the result of risk identification may be difference. Furthermore, the process of identifying risk is still risky. Once risks have been identified, corporations have to take actions on limiting risky actions to reduce the frequency and severity of risky. They have to think about any lost profit from limiting distribution of risky action. So reducing risk identification risk is one of assessments in the risk
Everyone thinks they know the tragic story of the RMS Titanic (Titanic). Everyone thinks they know the statistics. But there is so much more than meets the eye. Few know whose fault it was that 1,518 people died or that only 706 lived. Few know the stories behind all of these people. Few know the story of the band and their last efforts to calm the passengers. Some know of Dr. Robert Ballard and his amazing discovery. And most have seen the movie. What follows is information about “that fateful night”, “that unsinkable ship”, the mysteries that even Leonardo DiCaprio did not reveal.
As the development of aviation industry grows, more and more aircraft crashes occur. There are many reasons that lead to aircraft crashes, but one of them, is because of improper aircraft maintenance. Why is proper aircraft maintenance so important? Proper aircraft maintenance is critical in order to keep the aircraft can function properly, every aircraft part is in good condition and ensure the safety of pilots and passengers. Proper maintenance has many parts. The most common part is inspections, which pilots do them every day; the main part is overhaul and repair of an aircraft; and maintenance documentation is another important part of aircraft maintenance which improper maintenance documentation has caused many incidents.