The impact of this incident marked the beginning of Port Security regulations and requirements on the cruise industry and the first set of regulations of its kind to affect the maritime industry in general.

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Land use in Japan is severely restricted by municipal zoning, agricultural land development, and fisheries and port management laws and regulations.

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Once the giant ship has been refloated, it will be towed to an Italian port, probably in Tuscany, to be dismantled and disposed of according to local regulations.

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