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New York Tanker Crises Prompt Urgent Safety Debate
A string of tanker accidents from June to last year highlights systemic flaws in ship design, operation, and oversight. Coast Guard records show frequent groundings and spills, while experts urge a presidential task force to overhaul tanker safety and funding.
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Coast Guard
Center For Marine Conservation
Clifton Curtis
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Oceanic Society
Arthur MacKenzie
Exxon Corp. Shipping
Congress
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J. William Kime