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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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