Fatal Flaw, The

Alternative title: Ferries: The Fatal Flaw
Synopsis: After the sinking of the ferry ‘Estonia’ on 28 September 1994, the programme looks at the failure of governments and ferry companies to address the real problem of roll-on roll-off car ferries - their design, which makes them fatally vulnerable once water gets onto the car deck. Looks at why warnings were ignored and why considerations of cost have been allowed to prevail over safety at sea.
Series: Panorama, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 40 min.
Year of production: 1994
Availability: OUT OF DISTRIBUTION; 1995 sale: £55.00 (inclusive)
Notes: Broadcast on BBC1 on 28 November 1994.
Documentation: Transcript available separately.
Subjects: Engineering
Keywords: engineering design; ferries; safety measures; ships

Producer

Andrew Williams

Contributor

Glenwyn Benson

Cast

Jane Corbin

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