The luxury cruise ship Voyager of the Seas was the largest of its kind in the world at the time of its launch in 1998. It was 111 metres long, weighed more than 137,000 tonnes and propulsion came from diesel engines producing over 100,000 hp. This ship was equipped with modern navigational aids and safety equipment and has safely transported tens of thousands of people around the world for over two decades now. In recent times, I had the privilege of seeing this ship depart from Port Kembla with 3,000+ passengers on board. 

I am reminded of a time when travelling by ship was far more hazardous than