Further to my previous article in this blog about Undeclared Hazardous Cargo and its consequences, I came across some pictures that show how crucial SOLAS is and how important it is for everyone to follow proper procedures in the larger interest of humanity..
You can see the great risk the salvage operators have taken to salvage what was left of the Rena.. Wonderful operation..
Image from http://www.aktnz.co.nz/2011/10/18/rena-oil-spilling-again/
Image from http://subseaworldnews.com/2012/09/14/us-divers-help-in-rena-salvage-operations-new-zealand/us-divers-help-rena-salvage-operations-new-zealand/
http://www.wdrep.com/_wp/environment/rena-leaks-more-fuel-into-bay-of-plenty-cargo-recovery-hampered-by-the-reef
http://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/rena-crisis/5783705/Rena-salvage-Preparations-to-pump-oil
http://www.tapeka.com/rena.htm
Indeed a tragic incident indeed.
Well i just stumbled upon this blog and found it good! Well i liked two things, first the theme and second that mariners are also having blogs 🙂