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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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.
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,
Initial projections show that the current schedule will take 50 weeks to finish with a final budget estimate of $3.152 million. Although the project estimate comes in under budget, the time frame for completion extends beyond the acceptable 45 weeks. Therefore, the following discussion takes a closer look at the project's conditions by developing a project priority matrix, project network, and a Gantt chart to help Bjorn Ericksen and his team reduce the project duration. The author then offers a project closure approach.
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.
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].
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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.
The Titanic was built to be unsinkable, with 16 watertight compartments to help keep it afloat. Many people called the R.M.S. Titanic “unsinkable”, because of how large it was. To many the Titanic, being the biggest ship, also meant it was the best. Publishers Weekly; 3/19/2012, Vol. 259 Issue 12, p30-32, 3p. The ship was advertised as “unsinkable as reasonably possible,” because of it’s numerous safety features. These features included automatic watertight doors, watertight bulkheads and compartments throughout the ship, the most powerful marconi at sea and the Titanic was so large, that it was thought that anything large enough to damage it would be seen in time. They were wrong. Courier Mail, The (Brisbane). 04/03/2012, p38-38. 1.
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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The concept of salvage entails the provision of assistance to a maritime property, mainly a ship, cargo or both which is facing a potential threat, officially described as “danger”; the main point differentiating salvage from towage. Danger, referring to either a present or a potential hazardous situation, has to be evidenced in court by the salvor in order for a claim to be considered as a salvage claim (Institute of Maritime Law, 2008, p.186).
Over the past decade, risk and uncertainty have increasingly become major issues which impact business activities. Many organizations are raising awareness to minimize the adverse consequences by implementing the process of Risk Management Framework which plays a significant role in mitigating almost all categories of risks. According to Ward (2005), the objective of risk management is to enhance a company’s performance. In particular, the importance of the framework is to assist top management in developing a sensible risk management strategy and program.
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.)
The Titanic’s wreckage was due to the high speed the boat was going and the increase in icebergs entering the North Atlantic Shipping Lanes in 1912. The sinking of the Titanic worried people, so as an effect, by radar and satellite, people, like the U.S. Coast Guard, now monitor icebergs all over the country. While the titanic was the pride to the White Star Line, her sister ship Olympic was almost exactly the same but faster. In 1912 over 1,000 icebergs entered the North Atlantic Shipping Lanes. After the incident happened, people feared the future of technology. The problem with this world is that there is too much trust in our technology. Our technology has flaws and we can’t be given it too much credit.
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.