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Did the captain of the Exxon Valdez commit suicide?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 4/2/2025

No, the captain of the Exxon Valdez, Joseph Hazelwood, did not commit suicide. After the infamous oil spill in 1989, he faced legal consequences and public scrutiny but continued to live for many years. Hazelwood passed away in 2021 due to natural causes.

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∙ 3mo ago

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Who was involved in the Exxon Valdez?

the drunk captain of the boat

In 1989 what ship hit a reef in Alaska causing a major oil spill?

Exxon Valdez The Exxon Valdez, Captain Hazelwood commanding.

Who was the captain that spilled oil in Prince William Sound?

Captain Hazelwood of the Exxon Valdez.

Who was on the Exxon Valdez when the oil spill happened?

the drunk captain of the boat The captain of the boat

What was the environmental disaster the captain of the ship Valdez caused?

He caused the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

Was the Exxon Valdez an oil rig?

No, the Exxon Valdez was an oil tanker ship.

In what year was the Exxon Valdez built?

The Exxon Valdez launched 14 October 1986.

What company owned the exxon valdez?

ExXon

What was the name of the oil tanker in Alaska that was one of the most harmful spills in the US?

Exxon Valdez.

What should Exxon have done after the Valdez oil spill?

After the Exxon Valdez oil spill, Exxon should have paid for all the cleanup and also provided preventative measures!

Exxon Valdez owned by BP?

No. Exxon- see related link.

The exxon valdez spill occurred in what state?

The Exxon Valdez spill occurred in the state of Alaska. The incident occurred on March 24, 1989.