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Flashback in maritime history: Sea Empress grounding and oil spill 15-21 February 1996

incidents_accidents UTC: 2026-02-14 20:30:46

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) On 15 February 1996, the tanker Sea Empress grounded while entering the port of Milford Haven, spilling approximately 2,500 tons of its cargo of crude oil. The vessel was quickly refloated and anchored in deep water in preparation for lightening some o...

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