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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 davit failures kill crews who did everything “by the book” Category: ON DECK → Launch & RecoveryEstimated read time: 65–80 minutesAudience: Zero knowledge → competent AB →…
Why lifts fail when nothing breaks — and why numbers don’t protect people Category: ON DECK → Lifting OperationsEstimated read time: 65–80 minutesAudience: Zero knowledge → competent AB…
How loads really move — and why most lifting injuries start before the crane lifts Category: ON DECK → Lifting OperationsEstimated read time: 60–75 minutesAudience: Zero knowledge →…
Failure you don’t see — until it’s already too late Category: ON DECK → Ropes, Wires & ChainsEstimated read time: 60–75 minutesAudience: Zero knowledge → competent AB →…
Why some lines forgive mistakes — and others kill instantly Category: ON DECK → Ropes, Wires & ChainsEstimated read time: 60–75 minutesAudience: Zero knowledge → competent AB →…
Entanglement, rendering, and the accidents nobody plans for Category: ON DECK → Deck MachineryEstimated read time: 55–70 minutesAudience: Zero knowledge → competent AB → junior officer → senior…