Ep 128 Mini Failure 42 MF 42 Alexander Kielland Flotel

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

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