19 Worst Case Scenarios Archive

14. June 201822. June 2018

Worst Case Scenarios: Introduction

(Update 22.06.2018: Expanded list of proposed scenarios) In this category we would like to list potential “Worst Case Scenarios”, their prevention and handling. The results of each scenario naturally link to two different applications:

structural measures of the habitat (to be considered during planning and construction of the habitat)
emergency procedures (to be considered before accommodation)

Continue reading “Worst Case Scenarios: Introduction”

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17. May 201817. May 2018

Bioversal Fire Extinguishers

The kind of fire extinguishers for an underwater habitat is an important issue. It should be effective, but must not contaminate the entire atmosphere. A considerable solution might be the Bioversal technology represented by Gröschl Brandschutz GmbH (former Bioversal Umwelttechnik und Handels GmbH) in Austria. Continue reading “Bioversal Fire Extinguishers”

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31. December 2017

Worst Case: Lightning

This chapter aims to find preventions and handling to reduce risks of a lightning strike. All proposals that may help to improve it are welcome. Continue reading “Worst Case: Lightning”

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11. December 201711. December 2017

Worst Case: Habitat Flooding

In this category we would like to list potential “Worst Case Scenarios”, their prevention and handling. “Habitat Flooding” is the first of this series. Others are about to follow.

This chapter aims to find preventions and handling to reduce risks for the case of a habitat flooding. All proposals that may help to improve it are welcome. Continue reading “Worst Case: Habitat Flooding”

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Within this scope we are convinced that this is the best approach to attract attention for the marine habitat and increase interest to its environmental issues.

Introducing 'SHADOW' Sea Shepherd UK's latest addition to our RIB fleet
Sea Shepherd UK is pleased to announce the recent addition to our RIB fleet named Shadow’ due to its all black appearance. Shadow will join our three existing vessels and will be primarily used on SSUK’s Ghostnet Campaign, Marine Debris Campaign and for coastal patrols. Shadow was formerly the main patrol boat of the Northumberland […]
Another Year of Freedom for the Whales of Iceland - and hope for the end of all Icelandic whaling
For the second year in a row, there will be no whales harpooned in Iceland’s waters. While Covid-19 physical distancing measures would affect the operations at the Hvalur hf whaling station at Hvalfjörður - there are many other challenges keeping Icelandic whaling companies from slaughtering whales. After whaling company 'Hvalur hf' killed 155 fin whales […]
Stacey Dooley meets Sea Shepherd crew while investigating whaling in the Faroe Islands
English television presenter, journalist and documentary filmmaker Stacey Dooley MBE met Sea Shepherd crew during her latest documentary, Stacey Dooley Investigates: The Whale Hunters, while researching the hunting of pilot whales and dolphins in the Faroe Islands. Sea Shepherd have been leading the opposition to the grindadráp (or ‘grind’ as the hunts are locally known) […]
Sea Shepherd UK calls on cruise ship companies to postpone future voyages to the Faroe Islands
Sea Shepherd is calling on cruise companies visiting the Faroe Islands to show their opposition to the hunting of hundreds of pilot whales and dolphins each year by removing the Faroe Islands from their future cruise ship itineraries. Sea Shepherd has been leading the opposition to the grindadráp (or ‘grind’ as these hunts are commonly […]