The Wire - Issue 8, November 2011 - Focus on Naval Architecture

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Welcome to this naval architecture edition of The Wire...

The following selection of articles will give you practical information on loss prevention, as well as on contract terms, illustrated by a variety of claims examples. ITIC always emphasise the importance of using a suitab

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What can be expected of a naval architect?

Naval Architects are professional engineers and designers responsible for the design of marine vessels and/ or offshore structures. It is hard to pigeon hole the naval architect into a global definition as so many aspects of the...

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You don't have to make a mistake to be sued...

One of the benefits of insurance with ITIC is the cover provided for defence costs.  As a naval architect you could receive a claim from a vessel owner for a case you worked on even if you were not negligent in yo

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Design errors can cause claims - a cracked keel...

A naval architect was contracted to design a yacht for a race. The yacht was built and sailed over 10,000 miles without difficulties. However, when the yacht was lifted from the water, several cracks we

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Acting as an Expert Witness - responding to the new perils

10 Golden Rules of loss prevention for Expert WitnessesMany members of ITIC offer to act as an expert witness as a regular part of their professional practices. There are, howeve

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Another cracking claim...

A firm of naval architects were instructed to design a vessel to be used for a new ferry service.When completed, the owners alleged that the vessel suffered from structural inadequacies, whi

Standard trading conditions for naval architects...

STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR NAVAL ARCHITECTS IMPORTANT NOTICE  These terms and conditions are published for the general interest of members of ITIC. The...