Nearer to the limits
Article Abstract:
The increasing number of large container ships and the changes in design and availability of tugboats pose questions to the safety of handling such large vessels when they enter and leave port. Details with regard to the impact of this situation are discussed.
Publication Name: Safety at Sea International
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0142-0666
Year: 2007
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Strait duty calls
Article Abstract:
The shipping experience of journalists on board a salvage tug in the Dover Strait, including facing traffic problems and storms, are recounted.
Publication Name: Safety at Sea International
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0142-0666
Year: 2007
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Eight dead as anchor handling tug sinks
Article Abstract:
The sinking of Bourbon Dolphin anchor handling tug killing eight people on board is discussed.
Publication Name: Safety at Sea International
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0142-0666
Year: 2007
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