It is a long time since Britain ruled the maritime world, and North Sea oil has peaked. But ocean transport is still a vital UK activity and wind and water power are making big waves around our shores. Peter Day takes the helm of a container ship to find out what British sea power means today.
Producer: Jo Mathys
Editor: Stephen Chilcott
Published on Thursday, 13th January 2011.
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