Technology and safety of marine systems

• Main Author: Pillay, Anand.
• Other Authors: Wang, J.
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Science, 2003.
• Series: Elsevier ocean engineering book series ; v. 7.
• Subjects: Ships > Safety measures.; Ships > Safety regulations.; Ships > Inspection.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9780080542249; 0080542247; 9780080441481; 0080441483
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (320 pages) : illustrations

Traditionally society has regulated hazardous industries by detailed references to engineering codes, standards and hardware requirements. These days a risk-based approach is adopted. Risk analysis involves identifying hazards, categorizing the risks, and providing the necessary decision support to...