A Fire Risk Assessment Methodology for Naval Vessels
Abstract
The deployment of Naval vessels in combat requires a low vulnerability of the structure and systems to the effects of weapons strikes, the incorporation of appropriate damage control systems and a crew trained in damage control procedures. The crew training includes an intimate knowledge of the ship's hazard and protection features, to which the present work contributes. Fires may result from the effects of weapon strikes, combat training accidents (eg. fuel spills and helicopter recovery accidents) and as a result of human behavior and procedures (eg. smoking and welding). The development of a fire risk assessment schedule for Naval ships as described in this work is based on a fire risk analysis for large commercial vessels. Emphasis in this assessment method is given to factors which govern severity of a fire rather than fire initiation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA274791
Entities
People
- B. Suendermann
- P. Lambrineas
- R. L. Woodward
- S. R. Kennett
Organizations
- Defence Science and Technology Group