Safety
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Key facts and figures

12 inspectors
400 points verified during an inspection
750 ships inspected annually
10% percent of ships rejected
1996 data supplied by Elf Aquitaine's Marine Inspection Department
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To minimize the risk of accident, oil companies pay very close attention to safety. Their inspectors systematically survey the seaworthiness of vessels and the competence of their crews.