CHANNEL COLLISIONS

The transcript discusses recent shipping collisions in the English Channel, highlighting the explosion of the Texaco Caribbean tanker and the subsequent sinking of the Brandenburg freighter. It addresses the environmental impact, including beach pollution, and the need for safety measures. The transcript suggests implementing a 'keep left' rule to reduce future collision risks.

What was the nationality of the smaller vessel involved in the collision with the Texaco Caribbean?

• West German

• Panamanian

• Peruvian

• British

What happened to the West German freighter Brandenburg?

• It exploded

• It sank after hitting a submerged section of the tanker

• It collided with another ship

• It was towed to Hamburg

What measures were taken to address the environmental impact of the collision?

• Deploying oil booms

• Spraying detergent along the beach

• Closing the shipping route

• Evacuating nearby residents

Approximately how many ships pass through the Straits of Dover daily?

• 500

• 1000

• 1500

• 750

What rule is proposed to reduce the risk of collisions in the Channel?

• Keep left rule

• Speed limit enforcement

• Nighttime navigation ban

• Mandatory ship inspections