Shipping giant Maersk unveils latest 'dual fuel methanol vessel' in decarbonization shift

Shipping giant Maersk unveils latest 'dual-fuel methanol vessel' in decarbonization shift

Denmark-based logistics giant Maersk unveiled its latest dual-fuel methanol vessel in Singapore, as the shipping industry ramps up decarbonization efforts.

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Fourth tourist dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.

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What is methanol and how does it affect the body?

Travellers are being warned of the dangers after six tourists in Laos died from methanol poisoning.

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The local governor visited the hostel in which some of the victims were staying, promising justice for those responsible.

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British lawyer among six to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

As well as Simone White, two Danes, an American and two Australians have died after incident in town popular with backpackers. A British lawyer is among six people to have died in a suspected mass ...

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Fake-alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia's methanol problem

The deaths of five tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of bootleg alcohol.

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Sixth foreign tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Holly Bowles died in hospital more than a week after first falling ill in a Laos tourist town.

6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. Why was it in drinks?

Two Australian teenagers and a British woman have died from suspected methanol poisoning after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos

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Free shots and beer buckets in party town at centre of suspected methanol deaths

Six foreign tourists have died after apparently drinking contaminated alcohol in a remote Laos party town.

Third Australian fell ill after suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos

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Eight Laos hostel staff held over suspected methanol poisoning deaths

Manager and seven staff at Nana backpackers hostel detained after death of six tourists. Police in Laos have detained the manager of a backpacker hostel in Vang Vieng as well as seven of its staff ...

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