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Article: UK GOVERNMENT: John Prescott -- New technology plays vital part in boosting marine safety.
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- July 2, 1999
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M2 PRESSWIRE-2 July 1999-UK GOVERNMENT: John Prescott -- New technology plays vital part in boosting marine safety (C)1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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New technology can teach us valuable lessons from past maritime tragedies - and help prevent future accidents - John Prescott, Deputy Prime Minister, said today.
Speaking at the first symposium of the Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC), which will draw on the work of specialist marine researchers from around the world, John Prescott said:
"Every year, more people are lost at sea than are killed in aviation disasters. Only recently has the technology become ...