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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 most navigation accidents begin quietly, long before the grounding or collision Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. Introduction – Navigation Systems Do…
Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. Introduction – The Complexity of Oil Spill Response Oil spill response is a high-stakes operation requiring coordination,…
Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. Introduction – The Cost of Complacency Dynamic Positioning (DP) is often hailed as a sophisticated system designed…
Why DP class does not mean what many operators believe it means Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. Introduction – Why DP Class…
Why DP incidents rarely start where they end Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. Introduction – DP Failures Are Almost Never Singular Dynamic…
Why DP is not automation — it is controlled instability Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. Introduction – What Dynamic Positioning Really Is…