The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers

These ships, typically oil tankers such as the one Ivan is stuck on, are more often ageing vessels of obscure ownership, unseaworthy, likely uninsured, and operationally hazardous. And they typically sail under flags of convenience or FOCs - the ships are registered in countries with very limited regulatory oversight. BBC - For more and to sign up click here To Return to the Main Aggregate News Page - click here