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posted on 2017-11-02, 11:16 authored by Robert A. IrvineFollowing the repeal of Crown immunity, which raised the possibility of servicemen suing the
Ministry of Defence (MoD) for injuries caused by military service, the Secretary of State for
Defence instigated a reform of the management of safety in HM warships. This reformation
involves the production of a Safety Case for all new build warships, which not only operate in
the hazardous environment of the sea but also carry explosive munitions, high quantities of
fuel and various sophisticated weapons systems. In the past the MoD relied upon the various
specialist sections within their own organisation to certify a ship and its systems as being safe.
This is no longer sufficient and a formal Safety Management System must be employed. [Continues.]
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School
- Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering
Department
- Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
Publisher
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A Master's Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Master of Philosophy at Loughborough University.Language
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