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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 ships do not respond when you need them to most Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. Why Stopping and Turning Are Often…
When water starts steering the ship — and the helm stops being in charge Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. What Hydrodynamic Interaction…
Why experience only matters if it is captured, questioned, and reused Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. What a Post-Voyage Review Really Is…
Why ships with “approved plans” still run aground Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. Why Studying Failures Matters Accidents rarely introduce new lessons.…
Deciding to stop before stopping becomes impossible Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. What Contingency Planning Really Means Contingency planning is not pessimism.It…
Why most accidents happen after the plan was “completed” Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. Why Execution Is the Most Dangerous Phase Most…