Ep 128 Mini Failure 42 MF 42 Alexander Kielland Flotel
Jul 07, 2024•8 min
Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more
Episode description
We’re releasing episodes from our mini failure library while we’re on production hiatus.
This week’s Mini Failure is about Alexander Kielland Flotel. In 1980 the floating hotel (flotel) capsized, killing 123 people on board. This led to enhanced safety regulations for the deployment of lifeboats from platforms and vessels.
Original Air Date: May 14, 2023
Episode Sources
https://www.lifeinnorway.net/alexander-l-kielland-disaster/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_L._Kielland_(platform)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welding_defect#Lamellar_tearing
Ways to get in touch with us
Email - thefailurologypodcast@gmail.com
Website - www.failurology.ca
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android