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Shadow Fleet Secrets: Often without knowing it, some crewing agencies are advertising jobs on ships that flout international laws.
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Looming oil spill risk in Asian waters as ‘shadow’ tankers proliferate after Russia sanctions
The number of ageing, uninsured oil tankers passing through Asian waterways has mushroomed since Western sanctions were imposed on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. Southeast Asian coastal areas are particularly prone to oil spills, with a cleanup costing up to US$1.6 billion, new analysis finds.
Research cruises can be prohibitively expensive, so cargo ships, fishing vessels and yachts are being enlisted to help understand the ocean.
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