Is shipping the new Wild West? The collision of two enormous ships in the North Sea has turned the spotlight onto an industry some say is becoming more dangerous by the day.
Jet fuel, cyanide and the dark fleet
In flames: Throughout Tuesday, authorities feared the Solong would sink, putting a nearby nature reserve at risk — but they now hope both ships can be towed away for salvage. Glossary
North Sea - The sea between the British Isles and the northwestern European mainland.
Cargo - Goods that are being transported.
White House - The official residence of the US president, in Washington DC. Burnt by British troops in 1814, it was rebuilt and painted white to hide the smoke stains.
Manslaughter - The crime of killing another human either without meaning to, or in circumstances that are not as serious as murder.
Insurance - When a customer pays a company a small fee, in return for the company agreeing to compensate them if they lose property or need to pay for something, such as healthcare.
Sanctions - Economic measures designed to punish a country, for instance by excluding it from trade.