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It is now required that

ships carrying oil in

dangerous areas have

two escort boats

Tugboats are escort

boats that help guide

ships coming into or

leaving a port.

Without tugboats, large ships could easily get lost at sea.

Without tugboats, large ships entering a port might accidentally hit something nearby.

Large ships carrying oil have a lower chance of hitting something when they are at sea.

Two escort boats could help break up icebergs and clear the way for large ships carrying oil.