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Study Looks At Marine Losses, Casualties Since 1984 Statistics and : uncovers A recent study presented by The Institute of Mathematical Statis Operations Research (IMSOR) from the Technical University of Denmark i the correlation between casualty rate and a vessels's aqe. Technical Report No. 8/ 1 ooo i:il I "T I. • xa ' - i I u •-• - — - - -— •• 1993 entitled "Trends in Marine Losses and Major Casualties: 1984 - 1992 in 1984; 12.3 per 1,000 in 1992). During the same period, the average age of the fleet increased from 9.4 years to 13.5 years, the Copenhagen shipyard Burmeister&Wain Skibsvaerft A/S has been an active proponent in the age versus casualty debate. The following graphical illustrations represent some of the report's findings. Bulk Carriers: Casualty Rates In Relation To Age Year Yearly Number Of Casualties Based On Casualty Type Category 84 85 86 87 Year 88 89 90 91 92 Total Collision 10 24 11 25 22 29 30 20 23 194 Fire 13 16 21 13 14 27 30 25 34 193 Machine 6 4 6 6 6 2 6 10 16 62 Strand 17 34 17 29 26 23 29 23 27 225 Technical 1 2 5 3 5 8 7 9 9 49 Unknown 3 5 4 1 1 2 4 9 1 30 Weather 5 8 14 24 14 13 20 26 17 141 Military 36 26 67 109 54 0 0 2 0 294 TOTAL 91 119 145 210 142 104 126 124 127 1,188 Tankers: Casualty Rates In Relation To Age Year 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 Casualties 28 41 39 54 36 40 58 61 59 Casualties 18 27 19 25 27 40 37 35 36 Vessels 3,838 4,136 4,305 4,203 4,205 4,271 4,370 4,443 4,484 Vessels 2,761 2,760 2,741 2,769 2,827 2,908 2,998 3,099 3,221 Casualty 7.29 9.91 9.06 12.85 8.56 9.37 13.27 13.73 13.16 Casualty 6.52 9.78 6.93 9.03 9.55 13.76 12.34 11.29 11.18 rate per rate per 1,000 vessels 1,000 vessels AVG. AGE 9.52 9.74 10.03 10.20 10.85 11.65 12.38 13.09 13.82 AVG. AGE 9.52 10.08 10.54 11.05 11.64 12.22 12.81 13.36 13.72 worldwide network which includes referral to multi-lingual physicians and hospitals, legal assistance, pa- tient monitoring and other on-shore services; professional coordination of evacuations; medically super- vised repatriations; full pharmaceu- tical stores on board; and training sessions to instruct personnel in CPR and how to assist in diagnosis. For more information, Circle 65 on Reader Service Card USMSA Has New Directory Available The U.S. Marine Safety Associa- tion (USMSA) has available its 1993/ 1994 Membership directory. It is a current listing of company person- nel, addresses, telephone and fax numbers for more than 145 USMSA member companies. The USMSA is made of companies and individuals who are involved in either the de- sign and/or manufacture of marine safety equipment; who service or sell safety equipment; or who pro- vide training in the use of such equip- ment. For a copy of the new direc- tory call: (215) 564-3484. Japan Establishes Council For Malacca Straits Safety In order to raise the safety stan- dard of oil tankers passing through Visit The Only "TVade Show Dedicated To The Commercial Workboat Industry Celebrating its 15th year, The International WorkBoat Show features equipment, services and new ideas for the entire inland, offshore and coastal workboat fleet; from 20 ft. patrol boats to the largest pushboats and passenger ferries. The International WorkBoat Show' Presented by WorkBoat Magazine December 2-4, 1993 New Orleans Convention Center This year's show features: • Over 500 Exhibiting Companies • Over 800 Booths • Over 12,000 Attendees • The Newest Products and Developments • Opportunities to Compare Values • On-site Seminar Program Sponsored by Workboat Magazine New Orleans, Louisiana USA For more information, call or write: The International WorkBoat Show 5 Milk Street, P.O. Box 7437, Portland, Maine 04112-7437 USA Telephone: 207-772-3005 Telefax: 207-772-5059 Circle 212 on Reader Service Card YOU CAN'T BUY BETTER PROTECTION AT ANY PRICE GENERAL PURPOSE LUBRICANTS & PROTECTANTS AND OTHER FINE PRODUCTS 1-800-942-5955 13790 NW 4th Street #111, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33325 I « Jim Lagonikos, President ^^^ Bob Mooney, Sales & Service iNccmmto Reconditioned Coffin & Pacific Pumps A-1 Condition TYPE - F - CG - DE - DEB - IND - T - DEB - 22 TBA-12-16-16 1/2 All Parts Made In U.S.A. And Are Fully Guaranteed TEL.: 718-392-4444 TLX-TWX FAX: 718-482-8372 710-582-4847 JPRNYK 48-55 36th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 Authorized Agents DUBAI HOLLAND VRETTOSHIP S A SHARJAH U.A.E. Tel: 06-358244 Fax: 06-369594 Telax: 68908 VSHIPEM M.P.R.S. Pump Repair Service F Van Eedenplaats 49 Tel: (010) 450 70 85 Fax: (010) 450 70 85 Circle 229 on Reader Service Card Circle 220 on Reader Service Card JIM'S PUMP REPAIR INC. Established 1974
