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.

Market information - general, Deep sea foreign trans. of freight, Deep Sea Freight Transportation, Containerships, Usage, Supply and demand, Design and construction, Container ships

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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.

Other Support Activities for Water Transportation, Water transportation services, not elsewhere classified, Marine Salvage, Salvage

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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.

United States, Sailors, Death of

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