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now that the sea transport industry looks to have slowly overcome its challenges with the latest advances in technology |
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even though sea transportation of people and goods has been necessary for society for thousands of years |
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despite road transport playing an important economic role in all developed countries and causing considerable carbon emission |
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whereas in modern times, powerful engines and satellite navigation greatly reduce the risks of long sea voyages |
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even if the fuel prices have increased and fuel saving in sea transport systems has attracted serious attention |