[Dartskipper]

Originally Posted by Islay

Having spent my entire career at sea on tankers (company man - Athel) I could not agree more, Bob.
They are the life blood of the whole planet, regardless of the taboo they carry (hydrocarbons etc) - wherever transport is found (propulsion/tyres/seats), beauty products, containers/bags for consumables, fresh water, soap products, palm products... you name it, the waterborne tanker provides it.

It is sad that perhaps a mere half dozen, like the Valdez, give the tanker fleet a bad name.
And all because of the stupidity of the men in charge, certainly in each case involving the Cadiz, the Valdez and the Torrey Canyon..

On the positive side to balance up the negative history of tankers, don't ever forget San Demetrio and Ohio. (Both manned by Eagle Oil crews.)