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ABS is fully cooperating with the Bahamas Maritime Authority in the investigation into the possible cause of the damage to the tanker Prestige that led to its sinking on 19 November 2002. This section contains all relevant information and is updated as more information becomes available. Please check this section for the latest information regarding the Prestige Casualty.

• Steel Recovered From Prestige Refutes Allegations Of Poor Maintenance
14 November 2003  
• ABS Responds to Claim of Certain Governmental Entities within the Basque Country of Spain
30 October 2003  
ABS Outraged by Spain's Proposed EC Complaint
2 July 2003  
ABS fires back at Spanish Government over Prestige claims
30 June 2003  
• ABS Statement on Prestige
16 May 2003  
• ABS Submission to the European Parliament
19 March 2003    
• Technical Analyses Related to the Prestige Casualty on 13 November 2002
28 February 2003   [Released 4 March 2003]
• Marine Casualty Investigation Board (BEA Mer) / France Technical Report Abstract
21 February 2003
Comments on the BEA Mer Prestige Technical report
11 March 2003  

• Bahamas Maritime Press Statement
29 January 2003

• IACS Prestige Audit Report

Prestige Fact Sheet
Containing vessel dimensions, cargo capacity, inspection history, and more

• Information Updates
3 December 2002: Number 5
Updated 3 March 2003, 9:30 AM CST
Created 3 December 2002, 1:00 PM CST
22 November 2002: Number 4
Updated 3 March 2003, 9:30 AM CST
Created 22 November 2002, 9:30 AM CST
20 November 2002: Number 3
Updated 3 March 2003, 9:30 AM CST
Created 20 November 2002, 7:30 PM CST
15 November 2002: Number 2
Updated 3 March 2003, 9:30 AM CST
14 November 2002: Number 1

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• Estimated Oil Dispersion Model


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