HUMAN AND ORGANIZATIONAL ERROR IN OPERATIONS OF MARINE SYSTEMS: OCCIDENTAL PIPER ALPHA

Based on the well-documented case history of the Piper Alpha catastrophe, probability based influence diagrams have been developed for the direct and compounding sequences of events that led up to the initial explosion. This analysis structure has been used to develop a simplified general "template" for high pressure gas operations that preserves the central causative mechanisms, yet does not preserve the unique aspects of the Piper Alpha disaster. This template is used to examine the potential influences of alternative improvements in operations.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • OMAE 1993, 12th Intl Conf on Offshore Mechanics & Arctic Engng; 20-24 June 1993; Glasgow, UK. Sponsored by ASME et al. Procs. Publ by ASME. Vol II, p 21 [9 p, 19 ref, 4 tab, 4 fig]
• Authors:
  • Moore, W H
  • Bea, R G
• Publication Date: 1993

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Error analysis; Human error
• Uncontrolled Terms: Probabilistic methods
• Old TRIS Terms: Platform accidents
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00706940
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM