Emergencies in Ships at Open Seas and Places of Refuge

  1. J. Sánchez-Beaskoetxea
  2. A. Martínez
  3. J. Arribalzaga
  4. I. Sotés
Revista:
Journal of maritime research: JMR

ISSN: 1697-4840

Año de publicación: 2015

Volumen: 12

Número: 2

Páginas: 87-94

Tipo: Artículo

Otras publicaciones en: Journal of maritime research: JMR

Resumen

From the sinking of the tanker “Prestige”, debates on whether or not to have pre-established places of refuge in the Spanish and European coasts have been intensified, as well as having contingency plans for decision-making about a ship in need of assistance. This paper summarizes how is, ten years after, the legislation in Spain in this area and, as a theoretical exercise, a protocol to different emergencies on ships at sea is proposed.