Why do naval vessels suffer accidents?

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While you’re at it, read about Norway’s recent Navy ship grounding and sinking of the HELGE INGSTAD.

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Tanker Sola and Norwegian navy frigate Helga Ingstad collide off Norway

Another stealth warship run down https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/security/2018/11/norwegian-frigate-takes-water-after-collision

Frigate Helge Ingstad Design - Damage Survivability

The HI had a valid Seaworthiness Certificate and had been receiving a Class notation by DNV-GL: PS> Not built to class but found to comply with requirements after delivery from the yard in 2009.

Helge Ingstad and Lines of Defense

An interesting thing about the Helge Ingstad is that two important aspects of the incident, the AIS and flooding are at completely different levels of safety defense. It could be likened to sports, a soccer game for example. First line of defense is to keep the ball in your possession and at the opponents end of the field. That would be keeping the AIS on. Excess speed, then lack of situational awareness - the other team gains possession and works the ball down the field. The last line …

Helge Ingstad - Salvage Operation

Detailed plan for salvage of the Helge Ingstad: http://heavyliftnews.com/news/knm-helge-ingstad-salvage-update?fbclid=IwAR25LvMq5Pg4pyngFOcSolRCiWiHYFAC9wEISwkcxrAfvv-Ffj4EZclFlZA