Why did the Thai cruise ship turn over?
Thai cruise ship overturned, The reasons are related to bad weather, ship design defects, crew operation errors, inadequate maintenance and lack of safety awareness of tourists and so on. After the accident, the Thai government quickly took rescue measures and carried out an accident investigation. In order to prevent similar accidents, it is suggested to strengthen ship safety inspection, enhance crew training, improve tourists' safety awareness, and improve tourism supervision.
I. Background of the accident
The scene of a cruise ship accident that shocked the world in Phuket, Thailand, July 5, 2018.
The day of the incident, the local rainy season, complex and changeable weather conditions.
Cruise ship encountered sudden strong winds and waves, resulting in the capsizing of the ship, causing a large number of casualties.
I. Background of the accident
Accident cruise ship, its unique model, carrying capacity is significant, detailed record of its passenger capacity, every detail can not be ignored.
At the time of the accident, the cruise ship is in the waters, many tourists, its safety has become a primary consideration.
The hull structure is complex and the design is ingenious, but the potential hidden trouble is exposed in the accident, which makes people think deeply.
The performance of cruise ship and navigation equipment has attracted much attention after the accident.
I. Background of the accident
The cruise ship was in a vast expanse of ocean surrounded by choppy seas at the time of the accident.
The water in the rapid flow, depth of tens of meters, complex seabed terrain, reefs all over.
Overcast skies, dark clouds and extremely poor visibility made rescue efforts extremely difficult.
Analysis of the causes of the accident
Strong winds raging waves towering, cruise ships swaying in the wind, stability suffered a severe test.
The waves beat against the hull, and each impact was like a challenge to the cruise ship.
In bad weather conditions, the stability of cruise ships becomes precarious, and accidents seem inevitable.
Analysis of the causes of the accident
Cruise ship encountered accidents in the course of navigation, in-depth analysis of its design problems, to explore whether it is in line with safety standards, whether there are potential defects.
At the beginning of the design, in strict accordance with international navigation rules to ensure that the ship structure is stable, in order to withstand bad weather and sea conditions.
In practical application, some cruise ship designs have loopholes, such as insufficient durability of hull materials or unreasonable configuration of safety facilities. All these may be the fuse of the accident.
The ship's internal layout, life-saving equipment and the design of emergency escape routes all need careful consideration. To ensure that passengers can quickly and safely evacuate in case of emergency.
Crew operating errors, a ship overloaded, speeding navigation, like a beast raging in the sea.
Crew negligence, ignoring safety regulations, leading to frequent accidents, it is painful.
Operation error, the ship is like a runaway horse, out of control consequences unimaginable.
The crew should be vigilant and strictly observe the operating procedures to ensure the safety of navigation.
Analysis of the causes of the accident
Cruise ship maintenance has become the focus of attention, whether in accordance with the prescribed frequency of maintenance, this is a problem worthy of reflection.
Maintenance is in place, directly related to the safety performance of the cruise ship, the details often determine the overall situation.
Every component, every process, are carrying the smooth and safe operation of the cruise ship, can not be ignored.
Cruise ship maintenance problem, like an invisible amulet, always reminds us that we must attach great importance to.
Analysis of the causes of the accident
Passengers play an important role in the accident, their behavior directly affects the occurrence and result of the accident, Passenger behavior includes, but is not limited to, whether to wear a life jacket, whether to follow the guidance of flight attendants, and whether to remain calm in an emergency.
Some passengers did not wear life jackets as required at the time of the accident, which may reduce their chances of survival in an emergency. Some passengers failed to respond to the crew's instructions in time, which increased the complexity of the accident and the difficulty of handling.
The psychological state of passengers in an emergency is also of concern, with some showing signs of panic and confusion at the time of the accident, This may lead to their inability to effectively cooperate with rescue efforts and train passengers' safety awareness and psychological quality. It is of great significance to improve the overall safety level.
III. Post-Accident Response
Thai government and relevant departments quickly responded to the accident, organized rescue forces rushed to the scene, rescue work.
Rescue workers to search and rescue trapped persons, while carrying out medical treatment and psychological counseling.
The accident investigation team launched an in-depth investigation to analyze the cause of the accident and prevent similar incidents from happening again.
The government releases accident information in time, maintains the communication with the public, the stability populace.
All sectors of the community have donated money and materials to support the rescue work.
After the accident, the Thai government to strengthen production safety management, enhance enterprise safety awareness.
Rescue operations, domestic and foreign rescue teams work together to show the spirit of human solidarity.
The aftermath of the accident was handled in an orderly manner to ensure that victims and their families were properly resettled.
III. Post-Accident Response
After the accident, the first need for emergency treatment of the scene to ensure the safety of personnel, while blocking the accident area.
Then start the accident investigation team, in-depth analysis of the cause of the accident, to find potential risk points.
In the investigation of responsibility, according to the results of the accident investigation, the relevant responsible person should be seriously dealt with.
Strengthen the analysis of the causes of accidents and formulate corresponding preventive measures to avoid similar accidents happening again.
Comfort and compensation for the victims, concerned about their physical and mental health.
III. Post-Accident Response
Thailand's tourism industry has been hit hard
Government responds quickly to launch emergency plan
Strengthening security measures to enhance the trust of tourists
Promotion of tourism incentives to attract tourists back
Strengthen tourism publicity and enhance the image of Thailand
Cooperate with domestic and foreign travel agencies to promote Thailand tourism
Investing in tourism infrastructure to enhance tourist experience
Developing cultural exchange activities to promote tourism development
Strengthen the supervision of tourism market and safeguard the rights and interests of tourists
Thailand's tourism industry gradually revives after the accident
IV. Preventive Measures and Recommendations
Strengthen ship safety inspection to ensure that every ship has been carefully tested.
Enhance crew training, enhance their emergency response capacity and safety awareness.
The introduction of advanced navigation technology to reduce human error and improve navigation safety.
IV. Preventive Measures and Recommendations
This paper analyzes how to improve the safety awareness of tourists, and emphasizes the necessity of strengthening safety publicity and education.
Focus on preventive measures, such as strengthening safety training, to enhance the ability of self-protection of tourists.
It is recommended to widely disseminate safety knowledge and raise public awareness through various channels, such as social media, brochures, etc.
Advocate scenic spots, attractions to strengthen safety management, to ensure the safety of tourists play.
Encourage tourists to enhance safety awareness, abide by the regulations of the scenic area, and jointly maintain the order of tourism.
IV. Preventive Measures and Recommendations
Improve the quality of tourism services, strict screening of tourism suppliers to ensure that they have legal qualifications and good reputation.
We will strengthen the training of tourism practitioners and improve their service awareness and emergency response capabilities.
Improve tourism safety facilities, such as emergency medical rescue, safe passage, etc., to provide security for tourists.
Promote tourism insurance to reduce the economic losses caused by accidents.
Establish and improve the handling mechanism of tourism complaints to protect the legitimate rights and interests of tourists.
Carry out tourism market monitoring, timely understanding of tourist needs, adjust tourism products and services.
Strengthen cooperation with international tourism organizations and learn from advanced management experience.
Increase the visibility of tourist destinations and attract more tourists to come for sightseeing.
Carry out tourism cultural activities, enrich tourism experience and enhance tourist satisfaction.