Tribunal Says Shipping Company at Fault For 2017 Sinking Of Cargo Ship

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The tragic sinking of a South Korean bulk carrier in the South Atlantic in 2017, which left as many as 22 crewmembers missing, was caused by neglect of maintenance by its operator, a state maritime tribunal ruled Tuesday, reports Yonhap News Agency.

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The Busan Regional Maritime Safety Tribunal made the decision, recognizing the negligence of Polaris Shipping Co., a global shipping company, in the sinking of the Stellar Daisy six years ago.

The Stellar Daisy, carrying 260,000 tons of iron...

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