Citation

No Author(s) Listed. Nav. Archit. 2006; 2006(9): 162-170.

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(Copyright © 2006, Royal Institution of Naval Architects)

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Abstract

The Royal Institution of Naval Architects has commissioned a document, Guidance on the Safety Role of the Naval Architect, which provides guidance to members on available methods and the application of safety management. The document also focuses on compliance with national legislations, consumer protection, and personal liability. As-low-as-reasonably-practical (ALARP) principle is the main test applied by safety authorities to seek risk control measures in the ship construction industry. The hazard identification process, called HAZID, uses a variety of techniques such as Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), Hazard and operability study (HAZOP), and Structured what-if technique (SWIFT) to identify potential hazards. FMEA is used for reliability studies in electrical and mechanical systems, HAZOP is adapted for marine systems whereas SWIFT uses checklists and tests for hazards resulting from deviations from normal. Quantitative risk assessment (QRA) also provides a structured framework for combining statistics with theoretical models and expert judgments.