It was a bad year at sea

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Shipping industry in Asia witnessed a series of devastating accidents in 1992 resulting either from collisions and sinking of ships or technical problems including oil leakages. The shipping authorities in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore have proposed to establish an inspection system for ships and to install a radar surveillance system to forecast hazardous marine conditions. Other plans to prevent sea accidents include division of the northward- or southward-bound traffic routes, routine inspection of ships, proper training to the crew and provision of automatic controls in the vessels.

Safety and security measures, Prevention, Shipping industry, Marine accidents, Collisions at sea, Ship collisions

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Calling the world: new technology and regulations break down national borders

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Telecommunication providers are fast breaking rules and barriers in an effort to globalize services and speed up international traffic. This phenomenon is not surprising as business demands grow and the world is turning into a global village. In Asia, telecommunications growth is slower compared to Europe and the Americas. Telephone operating companies see a vast potential in the Asian market which is estimated to be worth US$50 billion in 1997, excluding Japan and Indochina.

Telecommunications systems, Statistics, Asia, Telecommunications, Telecommunication systems, Telecommunication

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Knowing when to stop

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Aborted take-offs have ended in tragedy for at least 70 airlines from 1959 to 1992 causing over 400 casualties. Preventing such accidents requires comprehensive and exhaustive crew planning and training. Training focuses on split-second decisions to stop in the midst of full speed. In these cases, technological innovations and aviation laws are no substitute for human performance to ensure safety.

Air transportation, scheduled, Investigations, Column, Securities, Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., Aircraft accidents

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