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The Prestige single-hull tanker developed a 25 degree list in 2002 due to flooding in starboard tanks, which was counter-balanced by flooding port tanks, overstressing the hull girder. After 6 days of heavy seas, the hull failed and separated, causing the ship to sink and spill over 70,000 tons of oil, devastating coastlines in Spain and France. While the initial damage cause is unknown, ABS analysis indicates lightering operations may have weakened the hull. The towing subjected the damaged hull to further
- Author
- Elvis Osorio Santander
- Language
- EN