Tanker collision off the South African coast

Title

Tanker collision off the South African coast

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

16 Dec 1977

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:04:04

Description

(Two related clips). Two supertankers have collided off the coast of South Africa; two crewmen are missing, presumed dead. It could prove to be one of the most costly accidents in shipping history. The vessels involved have left an oil slick miles long and environmental rescue vessels are on the scene.1. Peter Moseley reports.2. David Piggot(?) of Lloyds discusses the value of the vessels and the cost of the accident, in insurance and environmental terms- female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Peter Moseley; David Piggot(?)

Keywords

Accidents; Shipwrecks; Economics; South Africa; Insurance; Environment; Seaborne disasters; Oil pollution; Marine pollution

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