In this paper, part of a Master’s Thesis at the University of Lappeenranta, Teemu Koskinen provides a thorough overview of the SRTP regulation, requirements and the challenges faced in assessing systems. Highlighting some of the weaknesses of traditional approaches (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis – FMEA) such as liability to human error and inflexibility to […]
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University of Trieste in depth review of Evacuation analysis
Safety at Sea’s pedestrian dynamics tool EVI™ is used by several universities worldwide as part of their teaching and research. The University of Trieste is one such university that has worked with us for many years and has kindly provided us with the following paper for your interest. Through the 3D representation, it is easy […]
New regulation underlines systems complexity
New thinking required to understand passenger ship systems’ vulnerability by Tryphonas Petrou, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Safety at Sea Ltd [Originally published in Marine Professional, Issue 1, 2021] The Safe Return to Port SOLAS regulation is the latest step change in regulatory requirements for passenger ships. The core concept is that the ship is its own […]
Understanding the impact of IMO MSC.1/Circ.1533 ‘Revised Guidelines on Evacuation Analysis for New and Existing Passenger Ships’
by Yasmine Hifi, Safety at Sea Ltd [Originally published in The Naval Architect, October 2019] IMO rules for evacuation analysis have, until recently, only applied to Ro-Pax ships. However, from January 2020, all passenger ships (in addition to Ro-Ro passenger ships) carrying more than 36 people and with keel laid on or after the same […]
The case for a digital systems model for the lifetime of a vessel
by Alasdair Douglas, Associate Naval Architect at Safety at Sea [Originally published in The Naval Architect] With the introduction of Safe Return to Port (SRTP) in July 2010, ship systems are now designed and assessed to ensure they meet the minimum level of availability outlined in SOLAS. This assessment is extensive, requiring consideration of many interdependent systems subject to a […]