Questão 19 - EFOMM 1° Dia 2020

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MARITIME ACCIDENTS

 

Accidents on Tugboats
    Tugboats are those which help move huge
ships to enter docks. They are small in nature but
are powerful to ensure that the large vessels are
handled safely. But sometimes because of the
blockage of the visibility of tugboats by the larger
vessels, maritime accidents occur. Also, human
error on the part of the pilot of the tugboat can also
lead to unwanted and unexpected tugboat mishaps.
 

Accidents on Oil Tankers
    The major cause of accidents on tankers is
explosions. Since the very nature of the materials
these tankers transport is dangerous and highly
flammable, even the most minor of explosions can
cause enormous losses. According to statistics, one
of the main reasons for oil tanker accidents
occurting is because of workers” negligence nearly - 84-88%.

(Adapted from: https://www .marineinsight.com/marine-safety/12-types-of-maritime-accidents/)

Read the statements below and decide whether they are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F). Then choose the option that contains the correct answer.

 

I. Maritime accidents can be caused by human failure. 

II Size of vessels does not imply maritime accidents.
III Maritime accidents sometimes occur at dock entrances.
IV. Lack of visibility is one of the causes of maritime accidents.
V. Explosions represent a small percentage im tanker accidents.