国际油轮协会最近发表的一份研究调查报告显示,大部份运载原油的油轮船龄均已超过19年,而船龄最大的油轮则为22年。根据国际法律,当油轮船龄超过5年后,每隔年该油轮便需要作出特别检查,以检定该油轮是否适合继续航行。发言人表示,虽然此次调查只是统计船龄,并没有计算油轮本身实际的安全情况,但上述统计反映了油轮潜在的危险性。 A recent study by the International Association of Tanker Vessels found that the majority of oil tankers carrying crude oil have been on the ship for more than 19 years, compared with 22 years as the oldest tanker. Under international law, every three years after a tanker has been on the ship for more than five years, special inspections will be required to test the suitability of the tanker for further voyages. The spokesman said although the survey only counted the age of the vessel and did not calculate the actual safety conditions of the tanker itself, the above statistics reflect the potential dangers of the tanker.