Browsing Investigación (ETSNM) by Author "Iglesias-Baniela, Santiago"
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Ship Handling in Unprotected Waters: A Review of New Technologies in Escort Tugs to Improve Safety
Pérez-Canosa, José M.; Iglesias-Baniela, Santiago; Vinagre-Ríos, Juan (MDPI, 2021)[Abstract] It is a well-known fact that the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster caused the escort towing of laden tankers in many coastal areas of the world to become compulsory. In order to implement a new type of escort towing, ... -
Spring-loaded Winch Band Brakes as Tools to Improve Safety During Mooring Operations on Ships
Iglesias-Baniela, Santiago; Pérez-Canosa, José M.; Cid Bacorelle, Damián (2020-09)[Abstract] Some recent accident reports involving large vessels in mooring operations or breaking away from their moorings conclude that brakes of mooring winches do not render before line parts. As the potential loss of ... -
The Effect of Circadian Rhythms on Shipping Accidents
Vinagre-Ríos, Juan; Pérez-Canosa, José M.; Iglesias-Baniela, Santiago (Cambridge University Press [University Publisher], Royal Institute of Navigation [Associate Organisation], 2021)[Abstract] It is a well-known fact that humans are subject to circadian alterations caused by the action of sunlight. This strongly affects their behaviour and skill, making them change their level of alertness from high ... -
The Limitations on the Use of the IMO CSS Code in Project Cargo—Case Study: Grillage Design for the Sea Transport of Gas Slug Catchers
Pérez-Canosa, José M.; Iglesias-Baniela, Santiago; Salgado Don, Alsira (MDPI AG, 2020-04-29)[Abstract] Heavy cargo units with a relatively reduced footprint area require a support surface large enough to transfer the forces onto the largest possible surface and/or the main stiffening (longitudinal and transverse) ...
