Liquefaction Incidents of Mineral Cargoes on Board Bulk Carriers
Joint Authors
Munro, Michael C.
Mohajerani, Abbas
Source
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-20, 20 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-04-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
20
Abstract EN
Liquefaction is a frequently occurring problem taking place when transporting wet granular solid bulk cargoes on board bulk carriers.
Liquefaction of a solid bulk cargo can occur when excessive dynamic loading, induced by rough seas and vessel vibrations, is transmitted to the cargo.
From 1988 to 2015, there have been 24 suspected liquefaction incidents reported, which resulted in 164 casualties and the loss of 18 vessels.
The objective of this study is to investigate the collective causes of liquefaction of solid bulk cargoes on board bulk carriers in order to make recommendations to prevent future incidents from occurring.
This was achieved by analysing the seven available investigative reports relating to the incidents, focusing on the key findings and exploring the effect of excess moisture within the cargo.
This study has placed significant emphasis on the importance of preventing ingress of water into the cargo during transportation, loading, and storage.
Recommendations have been given, based on the key findings from the reports, to reduce the potential for liquefaction incidents to occur.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Munro, Michael C.& Mohajerani, Abbas. 2016. Liquefaction Incidents of Mineral Cargoes on Board Bulk Carriers. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-20.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096195
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Munro, Michael C.& Mohajerani, Abbas. Liquefaction Incidents of Mineral Cargoes on Board Bulk Carriers. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-20.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096195
American Medical Association (AMA)
Munro, Michael C.& Mohajerani, Abbas. Liquefaction Incidents of Mineral Cargoes on Board Bulk Carriers. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-20.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096195
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1096195