Still learning the hard way

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The offshore oil and gas industry still has much to learn after the loss of mobile drilling unit Ocean Ranger in 1982. Transport Canada is developing an offshore rig evacuation system called Seascape.

Canada, Product development, Accidents, Canada. Transport Canada, Life-boats, Lifeboats, Offshore oil drilling rigs

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An attractive career?

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Job insecurity, poor wages and risk of crimes on board the ships that all have made career at sea an unattractive option is discussed.

United Kingdom, Personnel administration, Compensation and benefits, Vocational guidance

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'Joined up' thinking tackles 21st century threat

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Strategies, inter-operability and robust policing effects to overcome maritime threats are discussed.

United States

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Subjects list: Safety and security measures, Shipping industry
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