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>> well, are there regulations in maritime operations about hours on the engine? in aviation youve got to have a hundred-hour check if youre flying passengers. youve got to have an annual inspection. youve got to have the oil changed every 40 hours on most engines. there are checks and balances in aviation. im curious if theres checks and balances in maritime operations for engines that are carrying 4,000 people across the seas. >> yes, there are. there are what are called class society rules. t...