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Human error behind the Greek cruise ship accident

Santorini, Greece - Six accused people

The last Thursday accident that involved the Sea Diamond cruise ship operated by Louis Cruise Lines (see AVIONEWS) seems to have been caused by a human error. The declaration was released by Manolis Kefaloyannis, the Greek Merchant Marine Minister, following a meeting with the Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis. During the week-end, in fact, a Greek prosecutor accused the captain and the five crewmembers...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1072343
Rome, Italy, 04/12/2007 17:58
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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