Can double hulls solve oil spill problem in shipping
Experts split on whether double hulls prevent spills as Congress weighs mandates. Conoco and Statoil proceed with ordered double hull tankers, while Coast Guard studies show potential 96 percent spill reduction though not absolute. Retrofitting costs loom, and critics warn of new risks like vapor buildup and reduced buoyancy.
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Congress
Sean Connaughton
American Petroleum Institute
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Statoil
Coast Guard
Prince William Sound
U.S
U.S. Coast Guard
J. William Kime
Coast Guard cutbacks blamed for weaker oil spill response
The report cites crew cuts and automation as failures in maintenance and readiness. Fatigue and budget limits hinder radar, vessel traffic services, and port safety. Center for Marine Conservation calls for presidential action and better funding, noting Exxon Valdez costs and the need for regional response centers and off the shelf tech.
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Michael Weber
Exxon
Valdez
Coast Guard
U.S
Richard Townsend
Center For Marine Conservation
Boxing burlesque ends in peace with Douglas Holyfield plan
In a two week Manhattan court saga promoters sparred over lies and contracts as Steve Wynn lauded a potential Douglas versus Holyfield bout. The agreement may set Oct. 24 as the heavyweight title fight after eight months of legal wrangling, with Main Event and Kathy Duva urging the planned Sept. 21 date.
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James “Buster
Hagler-Leonard
Don King
America
Buster
Don
Steve
Holyfield
Douglas
Mike Tyson
Buster Douglas
Kathy Duva
Main Event Monitor Promotions
Duva
Douglas-King
U.S. District Court
King
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