In a few days time - more precisely on the 24th of May 2010 - the re-opened formal investigation into the sinking of FV Trident is due to reconvene.
In anticipation of that day we have read through the transcripts of evidence available so far.
In 2002 when the then Secretary of State for Transport, Mr Stephen Byers, ordered the re-opening of the Trident inquiry, we were advised that new and important evidence had been discovered that justified a new investigation into the vessel's loss.
In 2002 when the then Secretary of State for Transport, Mr Stephen Byers, ordered the re-opening of the Trident inquiry, we were advised that new and important evidence had been discovered that justified a new investigation into the vessel's loss.
However, after ploughing through more than 7000 pages of recorded oral evidence (from the 40 days of hearings in the Aberdeen Court), we have not been able to locate any new and important evidence!
We were also surprised to learn that, despite the technical expertise that is available to the court, the Advocate General found it necessary to seek external advice on one of the simplest concepts in Naval Architecture concerning ship stability.
For the benefit of those with an interest in trawler stability, we have prepared a short video clip (see below, split in two parts), which explains the significance of KG (VCG) to transverse stability. [1] [2]
AG - "It is true that raising KG is generally detrimental and lowering KG favourable and this applies to all vessels" - Do you agree with this statement Dr Schmitter? [...]
Dr S - Yes in general terms this statement is correct
AG - Right.
(Transcript of evidence of 12 November 2009)
For the benefit of those with an interest in trawler stability, we have prepared a short video clip (see below, split in two parts), which explains the significance of KG (VCG) to transverse stability. [1] [2]
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[1] KG is the height of the vertical center of gravity above the keel (also known as VCG)
[2] Unfortunately, on the Trident the VCG position was not accurately known because an inclining experiment had not been carried out.
3 comments:
From those who have a close interest in the RFI of the M.F.V. Trident a sincere thanks for your efforts and time with your latest production. From your latest serving
AG - "It is true that raising KG is generally detrimental and lowering KG favourable and this applies to all vessels" - Do you agree with this statement Dr Schmitter? [...]
Dr S - Yes in general terms this statement is correct
AG - Right.
I would not be niave enough to think that the OAG for one minute is asking the question? I interpret this as an attempt to make a statement in an attempt to dumb down the importance of KG on a stability both static and Dynamic
Best Regards
RAJ
RAJ,
Agreed.
The response from Dr S appears to have been a disappointment for the AG.
Best regards,
Not as dissapointed as the AOG was on 12-11-09
With the quotion from the report of DR S
“The stability of the
ship which is in the original configuration is already low”
I`ve recently read something very similar somewhere else!!!!!
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