OBO EXPLOSIONS

Compared to the number of OBO-ships in service, the frequency of explosions is rather high. The condition under which the explosions have taken place is analysed, and the research carried out is dealt with. Finally, recommendations are given in order to avoid similar incidents in the future.

• Corporate Authors:

  Royal Norwegian Council for Scientific & Indus Res

  Radhusgaten 8, Sentrum
  Oslo,   Norway 
• Authors:
  • Wilse, J Th
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 2-15
• Serial:
  • Norwegian Maritime Research
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Royal Norwegian Council for Scientific & Indus Res

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Combination carriers; Explosions; Ore bulk oil carriers; Prevention; Safety
• Old TRIS Terms: Explosion prevention; Obos; Ore/oil carriers
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00139411
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 16 1976 12:00AM