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"en.20120523.15.3-252-500"2
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"The accelerated phasing-in of double-hull or equivalent design requirements for single-hull oil tankers is a very important topic. Oil spills caused by accidents involving oil tankers, notably the cases involving the
in 1999 and the
in 2002, are far-reaching environmental catastrophes that have disastrous consequences for marine fauna and flora. Two accidents involving oil tankers have already taken place this year in Europe, and although these did not cause great environmental damage, they nonetheless once again demonstrate that a relatively large number of accidents take place involving the abovementioned ships, and thus it is necessary to guarantee the safety of the environment, the ships and their crews.
By adopting this regulation, we will reduce the danger of accidental oil spills in European bodies of water through the phasing-in of double hulls. In single-hull vessels, the oil in the cargo tank is only separated from the seawater by the hull and a wall of sheet metal. The double-wall design protects cargo tanks in the event of an accident, thereby reducing the danger of pollution. Based on the above considerations, I supported the adoption of this report."@en1
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