United States Salvage Assn, Inc has collated all damages alleged to have resulted from perils insured against, as reported by 100 dry cargo vessels during 1-yr period; vessels were all American flag registry, and all single screw, steam turbine driven, in 7000-14,000 dw range; more than two-thirds of damages were caused by collision or heavy weather; 2 largest, almost equal, single items, hull damage due to striking piers and docks, make up about 40% of total repair costs; other costly categories were grounding and crew negligence; possible modifications in vessel design and equipment to reduce frequency and extent of damage are noted; table shows summary for 312 damages. (see also Shipbldr and Mar Engine-Bldr v 70 n 674 Nov 1963 p 528-31)


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    Title :

    Ship damage


    Additional title:

    Mar Eng


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    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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