Browsing HVL Open by Author "Galea, Edwin R."

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Analysis of the impact of deploying thermal protective immersion suits on evacuation time for passenger ships operating in polar waters

Azizpour, Hooshyar; Galea, Edwin R.; Deere, Steven; Erland, Sveinung; Batalden, Bjørn-Morten; Oltedal, Helle Asgjerd (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)

For passenger vessels operating in polar waters, the Polar Code requires that in case of possibility of immersion in polar waters, thermal protective immersion suits (TPIS) should be available for all passengers. Thus, ...
An experimental analysis of the impact of thermal protective immersion suit and angle of heel on individual walking speeds

Azizpour, Hooshyar; Galea, Edwin R.; Erland, Sveinung; Batalden, Bjørn-Morten; Deere, Steven; Oltedal, Helle Asgjerd (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)

The cold environment of Polar Regions introduces additional challenges to maritime safety in situations where it becomes necessary to abandon a vessel. The Polar Code requires all vessels operating in Polar Regions to be ...