Over the past half century, statistics for the frequency of spills greater than 7 tonnes from tankers have shown a marked downward trend, as illustrated in Figure 1 below.
Spills in excess of 7 tonnes have reduced by over 90% since the 1970s. There has however been little change in the last decade.
ITOPF: Worldwide Oil Tanker Spill Statistics 2024 | MaritimeCyprus
Hey, this is nice. A maritime subject post! Rare indeed, in a forum where the same 4 fossils chase off 90% of new posters and insert politics in most posts.
I wonder how they’ll ruin the discussion this time?
Does anyone else remember the wailing and gnashing of teeth when the double hull newbuild requirements were first ratified? It was just before my time, but I’d be curious as to what the reception to that news was among mariners.
Have You really liked it ???
Then why You have not "liked " it ??? 
The Jurassic Park fossiled exhibits here have sometimes ressurection moments to please the nintendo and younger generations .
