There have been many problems found on vessels after the Lamma Ferry incident, which has resulted into the Marine Department and the SAR government taking “necessary procedures” to enhance and reinforce the safety of passengers during fireworks displays.
One of the main problems is the lifejackets on board the boats. In the interview with Mr. Head, he stated that the lifejackets on board the Sea Smooth (operated by Hong Kong& Kowloon Ferry passenger ferry) was “the most difficult thing he had ever done”, and he also said in the interview, “it was very complicated, it’s not like the one demonstrated on aeroplanes. There were many straps on the lifejackets, and if you got one in the wrong order, the whole thing lifted up again. It took me 5 minutes to get the lifejacket from under the seat, and how to put the lifejackets on.”
Another problem is the crew did not know what was happening, and no one told the passengers what had happened, and because of this, chaos and panic can easily arise. Mr. Head stated in the interview, “no one knew what was happening. There were uniformed staff running around, but it looks like they did not know what happened, and no uniformed staff told us anything. When a few people started putting on life jackets, everything went mad.”
More problems include, windows are made of glass but there are no ways to break it for emergency escape. Also, before starting the boat which is carrying passengers, uniformed staff or the captain did not tell all passengers where the safety equipment is stored and the procedures to be followed in case of emergency. Crew on boats are normally employed to work on “one-day-on and one-day-off” basis, yet it is not certain some crew might not have been let off, which might caus...
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... carried on board any vessels. The AIS provides the ship’s basic information such as the position, speed, and other safety-related information. The AIS could be used for avoiding collisions as you would be able to see where other vessels are located, and would be helpful for accident investigation. The AIS would be also be effective to use for emergency services as the AIS can provide an accurate position of the ship, which would enable the rescue team to reach the vessel if in an emergency.
However, we know that safety comes from within not from the outside. Yes, the Marine Department has improved and tightened procedures, and more safety equipment can be found on vessels. Yet, have any vessel owners even done a voluntary emergency drill? It might cost a bit more to take a boat from Central to Lamma or Central to Tsim Sha Tsui, but is it worth it to afford safety?
The Great Tuna Boat Chase and Massacre Case has Ecuador claiming that the United States is in violation of its 200-mile territorial sea. From it’s inception, Ecuador had accepted the customary three mile limit as the demarcation of its territorial waters. However, after 130 years, Juan Valdez achieved power in 1952. Under his regime, he proclaimed that the three mile boundary was never meant to be considered a fixed and unalterable boundary, and that historical practices as well as the natural features of the area justified a 200-mile territorial sea. Each Ecuadorian president since Valdez claimed this as well.
used by the boat was essential for communication and the safety of its passengers. The Titanic,
In conclusion, it is clear that situations like this could easily be prevented with a few vital steps. The first step in the line of prevention is restriction of flammable materials in nightclubs and other buildings, especially in enclosed spaces. Second is the installation of fire prevention systems—fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and fire alarms—with early notification to the local fire authorities. Also, the prevention of using dangerous pyrotechnics in enclosed spaces is imperative. Finally, the need for sufficient exits is vital to the safety of the people in any building, especially a crowded nightclub.
of the event. It seems that the ships crew and the lower class passengers were
This turned out to be a serious safety hazard with the expected loss of life. But they labelled it as an Acceptable risk, instead of finding a solution.
Imagine you’re peacefully sailing along on a giant cruise liner in the middle of the ocean. But suddenly, you feel a shaking and the boat starts to tip. But how could this be? This boat is supposed to be unsinkable. People run to the far side of the boat, trying to avoid impending doom. Panic sets in aboard the Titanic. There are many theories of the cause of this loss of life, but I believe that the primary cause of catastrophic loss of life on the Titanic was the poor communication between crew members because a critical iceberg warning was never delivered to the captain, the Titanic was traveling at full speed in an ice field, and the captain of the ship was very relaxed about the iceberg, making it not seem like a threat.
At this time the crew was doomed. The sinking of the Fitzgerald was very rapid and it is said that it is likely they did not know the seriousness of their condition. Indeed, after the wreck a mangled lifeboat was found. The conditions of these lifeboats left people to suggest or assume that no one attempted to leave the ship. No distress signals were ever even issued.
When someone thinks of problems plaguing the world, nuclear energy is not the first thing that comes to peoples minds these days.[1]Nuclear power was once deemed the new energy of the future.[2]However, numerous nuclear power plant accidents around the world put a damper on that notion.The United States considers itself one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world, but 103 nuclear reactors currently operating within her borders, one was bound to fail sometime or another.[3]
Statistical data shows that rescued passengers and survival rates were very different for categories of passengers depending on their material and social status and directly reflected on the latter. Lower class passengers had very few chances of survival, whether they were male, female, or children. These facts reveal the power of social stratification in society of the period and demonstrate how social injustice strongly affects the issues of life and death of the people. The history of the Titanic highlights some of the most sensitive issues of social justice and social stratification that should be studied in more detail and cannot be overshadowed by the popular stories that level or underestimate the social and historical importance of the messages this disaster left to posterity.
The sinking of the Titanic demonstrated the concept not only of the privileges of being a first class passenger, but also the responsibilities that duty implied. Although, the Titanic brought many of her passengers with her including profuse of her lower class. According to Cummins, Captain Smith was aware that the ship would sink, and lack of communication hindered the expulsion and increased the number of fatalities (Cummins). Smith knowledge of the collision increased the numbers of deaths, especially for the lower class.
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.
“...the TItanic hit the iceberg at 11:40 pm and sank at 2:20 am” (Lord 173). April 12, 1912 marked the night the RMS Titanic vanished into the vast Atlantic Ocean. The Titanic only had enough lifeboats for ⅓ of the 2208 people on board. This survival rate is so meager because the appearance of the Titanic was more salient than its passengers’ safety. Captain Edward Smith figured all the necessary amount of lifeboats would look “cluttered” on deck. The Titanic also had the prominent title of “unsinkable ship” because of that, the captain thought lifeboats wouldn’t be needed but indeed they were. The impact of the lifeboat shortage on the Titanic forced the captain to call the BirkenHead drill, caused men to dress as women, and brought passengers to participate in bribery.
We got into our lines, behind groups of excited families and happy little old men and women. As the line ascended up the ramp onto this enormous water vessel, pictures were taken of every group of passengers. Smile, laugh and look happy! Riiight. As a matter of fact, I was pretty anxious. I'd never been on a boat like this, and especially not for a whole week.
I awoke, there was a crash on the upper deck. I heard a thunderous crackling from my head above. I ran up the stairs and what I saw devastated me. The small wooden boat was completely coated in billowy flames."Help, help, somebody please!"I slowly moved towards the sound being careful to dodge flames as much as possible.
Therefore, AIS has several roles. A main role is to integrate all information system for effective management within a company, connecting different departments with relevant information. Another role is to assist the organisation to make decisions by preparing different reports and evaluating information. It also provides a company with a control and safeguard internal information ((Kim and Solomon 2006).