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Rena: Owner apologises- MSC interviewed

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Editor

Close Up: Thursday, October 13 Published: 6:53PM Thursday October 13, 2011 Source: Close Up An Air Force Iroquois helicopter winches a salvage expert on to Rena – Source: NZ Defence Force  Shipping company fronts up (8:36) Inspecting the danger first … Continue reading →

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Rena: Tauranga, New Zealand. Pollution- Clean up. A Big Task Ahead

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Editor

 Oil-spill disaster:Huge task for 1000 people cleaning coast

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Flag-of-convenience shipping criticised

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Editor

Crews on flag-of-convenience ships, like the grounded cargo ship Rena, are forced to work long hours for low pay, the Merchant Service Guild says. Guild secretary Helen McAra said flag-of-convenience ships – which are registered in countries where there is … Continue reading →

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Ship’s master dis-owned by Shipowners after months of trauma under piracy attack….

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Editor

The ship, with a crew of 32, was en route from Southeast Asia to the Suez Canal with a $10M cargo of biodiesel and other grades of palm oil worth $14M. It sailed towards Point Bravo of the Internationally Recognised … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Rena Breaking Up- Oil Pollution Problems Compound with Long Term Impact

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Editor

News Headlines Thursday Oct 13 PHOTOS: Oil spill wreaks havoc Breaking up:Cargo ship doomed Rena oil disaster: latest updates PHOTOS: Images from the disaster zone Top Stories Waves of black oil hit Papamoa Rena: Second officer in court Latest updates: … Continue reading →

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Rena oil spill: ship’s captain arrested and charged

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Editor

Environmental disaster Experts say 350 tonnes of oil headed to our shores Toxic tide Cleaning up oil on beaches and birds huge task

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Some interesting information about Coke…………

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Editor

snopes.com: Coca-Cola Acids The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. It’s pH is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about 4 days. 2. To carry Coca Cola syrup (the concentrate) the … www.snopes.com/cokelore/acid.asp More results from snopes.com » … Continue reading →

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Container Ship Rena stranded at Tauranga- Mayor speaks

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Editor

M.V. Rena- Mayor Stuart Crosby speaks

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M.V. Rena – Oil removal tonight

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Editor

Newstalk ZB October 9, 2011, 6:22 pm Plans are underway to begin moving oil from the stranded ship Rena tonight. The MV Rena hit the well-charted Astrolabe Reef off the Bay Of Plenty coast on Wednesday. Maritime New Zealand has … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs- His remarkable career in pictures

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Editor

Starting out   Steve Jobs (pictured left) founded Apple on 1 April 1976, with his friend Steve Wozniak (pictured right). Initially the pair worked out of Jobs’ family garage in California, selling some of their possessions – including Jobs’ Volkswagen … Continue reading →

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