Gladius/Stealth6948: I read on the BBC website that the route they took is a reef “rat run”, a short cut.
”In the wake of these incidents, it has emerged that bulk carriers regularly take short cuts through the world heritage-listed marine park - reef “rat-runs” that cut down on voyage times and therefore save money.”
OmqR-IV.0 about 14 years ago
Wasn’t even an oil tanker that ran aground but a Chinese coal carrier. Still carries enough oil to create a slick 100m wide by 3 km long.
I guess it’s in ViewsBusiness because it’s bad for business. :-|
JerryGorton about 14 years ago
sad news for all on the planet!
Charles Brobst Premium Member about 14 years ago
Another thing to thank the Chinese for.
Gladius about 14 years ago
I will be interested in how the ship wound up in restricted waters in the first place. I read that the crew is being questioned.
Dtroutma about 14 years ago
Moving energy resources is at least as dangerous as extracting them, usually even MORE dangerous.
OmqR-IV.0 about 14 years ago
Gladius/Stealth6948: I read on the BBC website that the route they took is a reef “rat run”, a short cut.
”In the wake of these incidents, it has emerged that bulk carriers regularly take short cuts through the world heritage-listed marine park - reef “rat-runs” that cut down on voyage times and therefore save money.”