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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 Paperwork Becomes Life-Saving Only When It Is Accurate Introduction — drawings are not paperwork, they are compressed knowledge Electrical documentation on ships is often treated as something…
Why Untested Systems Fail Perfectly — Right When You Need Them Introduction — maintenance records do not equal reliability Most shipboard electrical failures occur in systems that were:…
Why Redundancy Is a System Property — Not a Headcount of Generators Introduction — DP does not forgive optimism Dynamic Positioning (DP) powerplants exist to keep vessels and…
Winches, Cranes, and Why Electrical Faults Become Lifting Accidents Introduction — lifting systems don’t forgive electrical hesitation Deck machinery and cargo handling systems concentrate mass, energy, and people…
HVAC, Pumps, Fans, and Why “Non-Essential” Loads Decide Survivability Introduction — auxiliary systems fail first, and everything follows Auxiliary electrical systems are often described as “hotel load” or…
When Detection Is Late, Everything Else Is Already Failing Introduction — fire and gas systems exist to buy minutes, not miracles Fire and gas detection systems are designed…