Over the countless centuries, there have been many ships that have fallen prey to accidents because of natural calamities as well as human interference in the maritime world. As we have encountered not only the loss of marine life but also human life in our previous...

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With an aim to use these vessels for the English Channel; Townsend Thoresen Group, a company that still operates commissioned the design and construction of three new identical ships-  Spirit of Free Enterprise, MS Herald of Free Enterprise, and Pride of Free...

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Accidents, human error, harsh weather, and actions during wartime are among the things that could cause a ship to sink to the bottom. While some nautical disasters, such as the sinking of the Titanic, have captured the popular imagination, there...

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Being one of the most significant industries in the world, the Maritime industry is not new to the threats and problems it faces daily. This never-ending industry has not only bought a wonderland full of possibilities but also the dangers one can ever experience. We...

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Oil spills have been one of the major concerns of the maritime world. Oil spills can have a disastrous impact on social, economic, and environmental consequences. In our series of major oil spills in the history of maritime, we have already seen four of the major and...

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In our series of major oil spills in the history of maritime, we have seen three of the major and devastating oil spills. The next one on our list is the Atlantic Empress Oil Spill which is considered to be the largest ship-based oil spill in the world. The Caribbean...

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