Dr Torkel Soma

Dr Torkel Soma

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The Estonia disaster: A bottomless source of learning

The sinking of the Estonia ro-ro passenger ferry stands out as one of the most disastrous accidents in modern times. The tragedy claimed 852 lives and the wreck was declared a marine graveyard, says Dr Torkel Soma, Senior partner at Sayfr, who has analysed the accident reports and explains why a new investigation may reveal more than the newly identified hole in the hull and should go beyond that narrow focus.

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