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OPINION: Why ports need salvage agreements in advance

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THURSDAY was World Maritime Day. The International Maritime Organization theme is From Policy to Practice. Last Friday a laden Capesize went aground off Gladstone. Four days spent...
OPINION: Why ports need salvage agreements in advance

OPINION: Cape Falcon grounding - Why doesn't Australia have its own OPA 90 style regime?

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FOUR days into the Cape Falcon grounding, the owner is engaging salvors, who can then begin the work needed to shape a recovery plan: side scan for bottom profile, drafts/list, to...
OPINION: Cape Falcon grounding - Why doesn't Australia have its own OPA 90 style regime?