Tanker Master’s Fatigue Cited in $73 Million Marine Accident
A tanker operating company’s decision to change masters without a handover period led to a $72.9 million marine accident off the coast of Louisiana,
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A tanker operating company’s decision to change masters without a handover period led to a $72.9 million marine accident off the coast of Louisiana,
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