Fire Risk Analysis on eTrailers as Cargo on Roro and Ropax Vessels
Salonen, Pilvi-Pauliina (2024)
Salonen, Pilvi-Pauliina
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024061223037
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024061223037
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The purpose of the thesis was to identify critical risks related to the maritime transportation of eTrailers from a shipping company viewpoint. The topic was commissioned by Finnlines Plc.
The thesis was conducted as qualitative research. Risk management acted as the fundamental theory directing the research process from risk identification to risk evaluation. The theoretical part was based on literature review and further studies. The empirical part relied on interviews, observation and two open questionnaires. External stakeholders were involved a) regarding the characteristics and safety issues of eTrailers, and b) to gain insights of the future number and the type of eTrailers to be shipped.
The research put emphasis on eTrailers using lithium-ion batteries as power source for refrigeration machinery in thermo-regulated transportation. This was due to such trailers, or reefers, would require electric connection during the sea voyage. Hence, the risks related to battery charging cannot be avoided.
The original assumption of the thesis was that risks do exist in having eTrailers as cargo on the company’s vessels. This was confirmed by identification of several risks. The risks were evaluated in terms of likelihood and the severity of the consequences, in order to find each risks’ location on risk matrix. As an outcome, a list of the most critical risks was presented.
The thesis was conducted as qualitative research. Risk management acted as the fundamental theory directing the research process from risk identification to risk evaluation. The theoretical part was based on literature review and further studies. The empirical part relied on interviews, observation and two open questionnaires. External stakeholders were involved a) regarding the characteristics and safety issues of eTrailers, and b) to gain insights of the future number and the type of eTrailers to be shipped.
The research put emphasis on eTrailers using lithium-ion batteries as power source for refrigeration machinery in thermo-regulated transportation. This was due to such trailers, or reefers, would require electric connection during the sea voyage. Hence, the risks related to battery charging cannot be avoided.
The original assumption of the thesis was that risks do exist in having eTrailers as cargo on the company’s vessels. This was confirmed by identification of several risks. The risks were evaluated in terms of likelihood and the severity of the consequences, in order to find each risks’ location on risk matrix. As an outcome, a list of the most critical risks was presented.