ORGANIZATION FACTORS IN THE QUALITY AND RELIABILITY OF MARINE SYSTEMS

Organization factors play critical roles in determining the quality and reliability of marine systems such as offshore platforms, ships, and pipelines. These organization factors have dramatic influences on the quality and reliability achieved during design, construction, and operation of marine systems. This paper focuses on enhancing reliability through reducing failure during the operational phase of marine systems. It discusses the importance of a model of risk mitigation within organizations in which error can result in catastrophic outcomes, and illustrates the failure of these factors to operate appropriately in the Exxon Valdez accident. It then examines linkages among organizations that must be considered in managing risk.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • OMAE 1995, 14th Intl Conf on Offshore Mechanics & Arctic Engng; 18-22 June 1995; Copenhagen, Denmark. Sponsored by ASME et al. Procs. Publ by ASME, ISBN 0-7918-1308-8. Vol II, p 479 [7 p, 32 ref]
• Authors:
  • Roberts, K H
  • Bea, R G
• Publication Date: 1995

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Organizational effectiveness; Quality control; Reliability
• Uncontrolled Terms: Quality
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00718826
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 27 1996 12:00AM