Why the U.S. can't build icebreaking ships

Re:Why the U.S. can't build icebreaking ships by ViewTrick1002 on Thursday September 26, 2024 @06:35PM (#41664253)

I think you have a cursory understanding and are then pulling that to the extreme without actually knowing how the industry operates.

The problem stemming from flags of convenience is well known and the Port State Control system [1] was created to manage it.

In other words: live up to our requirements or we will detain your vessel.

The US is not a signatory to any international port state control scheme but as is usual the US runs its own nearly equivalent scheme through the coast guard. [2]

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_state_control

[2]: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commanda...

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Re:Why the U.S. can't build icebreaking ships by vkou on Thursday September 26, 2024 @08:04PM (#41664913)

In practice, these inspections are insufficient, and the liability problem remains (which can vastly exceed the value of the ship).

The problem is that there is too much to check, too many incentives and reasons to break the rules, and too few consequences for people who do.

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