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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 canals turn small margins into catastrophic failures Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. Introduction – Why Canals Are Not Just Narrow Seas…
Why polar navigation is regulated differently — and why compliance is not optional Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. Introduction – Why Polar…
Why recognising ice correctly matters more than simply seeing ice Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. Introduction – Not All Ice Behaves the…
Why vessels that behave perfectly in open sea can become uncontrollable in ice within minutes Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. Introduction –…
Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. Introduction – Oil Spills Are Not Just Environmental Disasters Oil spills are often perceived primarily as environmental…
Why SAR success depends more on preparation and coordination than heroics Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. Introduction – SAR Is a System,…