Risk Assessment of Launching Airbags  Using Functional Resonance Accident Model

Hakan Akyıldız; Ayhan Mentes

doi:10.7225/toms.v12.n02.005

Authors

Hakan Akyıldız Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Department of Shipbuilding & Ocean Engineering, İstanbul, Türkiye
Ayhan Mentes Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Department of Shipbuilding & Ocean Engineering, İstanbul, Türkiye

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7225/toms.v12.n02.005

Keywords:

Functional resonance accident model, Ship launching airbags, Risk assessment, Risk factors, Risk control barriers

Abstract

‘Ship Launching Airbags’ can greatly increase the economic benefits of a new gravitational launching operation. Gravitational launching of a new ship with marine airbags takes into account the resistance force of rolling friction. However, a launching operation is a high-risk process, as it involves many risk factors. In this paper, Functional Resonance Accident Model (FRAM) was used systematically to identify potential risks and carry out the risk analysis of the ship launching operation. The human factor, technical factors, and organisational factors were identified based on the common performance conditions of FRAM. Functional performance changes, prevention, and hazard control barriers were evaluated to identify key operations. The results show that the ship launching operation is characterized by high collision, decreasing stability, and the need for the use of airbags.