Apparently ship breaking is one of the most dangerous professionals with a lot of casualties. Is it not just a reverse process? Is it laxed H&S in less fortunate countries?
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The other issue is that old ships are also inherently less safe then new ones. What I mean is that the ships reflect the building practices of the time they were built. 1950s ships are filled with asbestos and lead paint. Those stopped being a hazard on new ships 30 years ago. But they will be a hazard in ship breaking for as long as the oldest ship is in service.
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