Explorer sinking may hit Antarctic cruising
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The sinking of the cruise ship Explorer off Antarctica on 23 November 2007 represents a grave concern to cruise ships operating in the Antarctic. The Liberian-flagged ship sunk after it hit a glacial ice formation barely visible on the surface.
Publication Name: Safety at Sea International
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0142-0666
Year: 2008
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Increased manning could combat piracy
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The effect of increasing the manpower on seafaring ships and ocean patrols, on the trends of piracy is described. The need for coastal states to take greater responsibility for preventing piracy is discussed.
Publication Name: Safety at Sea International
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0142-0666
Year: 2007
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Sea Diamond's VDR is recovered
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The recovery of the voyage data recorder from Louis Cruise Lines' ship Sea Diamond which capsized off the port of Fira is discussed.
Publication Name: Safety at Sea International
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0142-0666
Year: 2007
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