Hydraulics on Yachts
Why “It Still Moves” Is a Dangerous Standard Introduction — hydraulics fail progressively, not catastrophically Hydraulic systems on yachts power some of the most critical functions onboard: steering, stabilisers, thrusters,…
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Why “It Still Moves” Is a Dangerous Standard Introduction — hydraulics fail progressively, not catastrophically Hydraulic systems on yachts power some of the most critical functions onboard: steering, stabilisers, thrusters,…
Why “routine lifting” quietly causes crush injuries and fatalities Estimated read time: 70–85 minutesAudience: Cadet → AB → Junior Officer → Chief Mate Introduction – The most underestimated…
Why most pollution incidents start as “nothing serious” Estimated read time: 75–90 minutesAudience: Cadet → AB → Junior Officer → Chief Mate Introduction – Pollution doesn’t start with…
Why people die standing in the right place — marked wrong Estimated read time: 75–90 minutesAudience: Cadet → AB → Junior Officer → Chief Mate Introduction – Visual…
Why drills fail when the emergency doesn’t follow the script Estimated read time: 80–95 minutesAudience: Cadet → AB → Junior Officer → Chief Mate Introduction – Drills are…
Why ships are lost after the weather arrives — not before Estimated read time: 80–95 minutesAudience: Cadet → AB → Junior Officer → Chief Mate Introduction – Weather…
Why slips, flooding, and pollution start small — and end careers Estimated read time: 70–85 minutesAudience: Cadet → AB → Junior Officer → Chief Mate Introduction – The…