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5 DISCUSSION
The presented approach to the selection of the
appropriate location for the FSRU terminal indicates a
multi-faceted nature. Simulations help in conducting
in depth analyses and, as a result, in making the right
decisions. Failure to use the modern potential of
simulation techniques may result in incorrect
determination of the location and thus increase the
risk of an accident.
The major predicted risks to human life and/or
health include:
− Risk associated with the intensity of unpredictable
hydro-meteorological phenomena.
− Risks associated with the influence of natural
hazards;
− Risk related to difficulties in rescue operations
through the size of the vessels and number of
people on board, and lack of adequate rescue
measures;
The major predicted risks to the natural (marine)
environment include:
− Risk associated with the intensity of degradation
virgin areas unpredictable hydro-meteorological
phenomena;
− Risks associated with the increasing numbers of
death zones in marine areas;
− Risk related to difficulties in rescue operations
through the multipurpose of degradations;
− Risk related to human health and property.
− Risk related to increase of high insurances.
The current state of affairs suggests the
justifiability of preparing hazard scenarios for the
possibility of introducing:
− Effective anticipation of natural phenomena;
− Early warning of natural phenomena;
− Strengthening the awareness of the phenomena
occurring for the population, reducing the
coastline as well as for those working in the
maritime areas[6,7];
It is reasonable to consider the broadly understood
integration of the possibilities of cooperation of
different means and forces in the resulting potential
emergency and the possible hazards.
Figure 12. The elements shaping a Safety Culture.
Source: Own elaboration supported by:[9,10,6]
The authors hope that the discussion generated by
the article and the attempt to provide a global
approach to the process of determining the location of
not only the FSRU terminal but also other terminals.
This should be incorporated as decision support at
every stage of ensuring safety in maritime areas
during peace time or crisis. Safety culture elements
shows figure 12.
6 CONCLUSION AND SUMMARY
The research shows that, despite the use of various
means, there is a threat to life, human health and the
natural environment when the determination of the
appropriate location for a given terminal is incorrect.
The risk of error can be reduced by all possible means.
The main purpose of the work was to develop a
scheme/algorithm for the correct determination of the
location of the FSRU terminal in offshore areas. The
conducted research showed a wide spectrum of
issues. Breaking it down into specific simulations
allowed it to be classified in a specific way and
indicated the multidimensionality of its components.
According to the author, during the research,
numerous problems were encountered in access to
literature and the multidimensionality of the issue,
but the goal was achieved. Undoubtedly, a real threat
is the uneven development of advanced solutions,
technologies, integration of systems with the
assessment of potential threats.
There is still much work to be done to reduce
errors and improve simulation accuracy. The
decision-making process, the creation of a risk matrix
while considering many aspects and factors taken into
account in determining the correctness of the terminal
location and its arrangement as well as the
hydrotechnical infrastructure is a multidimensional
process. It can even be said that the completion of one
analysis process is the beginning of preparations for
subsequent analyses. Further development of the
subject will undoubtedly become the subject of the
author's subsequent studies.
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