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All ships have a lifespan and need to retire eventually

Sep 8, 2020 | Ship Report Podcasts

All ships have a life span and need to retire eventually. The reason can be metal fatigue, when structural steel reaches the end of its flexibility and safety, often in the ship’s hull.

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