Latent capabilities in support of maritime emergency response
Sigurd Solheim Pettersen,
Jose Jorge Garcia Agis,
Carl Fredrik Rehn,
Bjørn Egil Asbjørnslett,
Per Olaf Brett and
Stein Ove Erikstad
Maritime Policy & Management, 2020, vol. 47, issue 4, 479-499
Abstract:
This paper defines latent capabilities in marine systems and proposes that latent capabilities can support large-scale emergency response, in which the demand for assistance exceeds the capabilities of dedicated emergency infrastructure. Latent capabilities are functional resources that were neither intended nor recognized during the design phase. Latent capabilities represent an opportunity for ship owners to adapt to swift changes in operating context, responding to new demands that emerge quickly. To enable exploitation of latent capabilities, we suggest a method for identification and implementation of latent capabilities during contingency planning. As a proof-of-concept for latent capabilities, the response to the Macondo oil spill is used as a case study. The case shows that advanced offshore vessels provided latent capabilities that were decisive in shutting down the leaking well. Enabling factors and challenges for this approach are explored, including the impact on vessel economics, the role of the managing organization, and other constraints.
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1080/03088839.2019.1710611
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