Is that a sense of foreboding or is it just gas?

While at work the other day, I noticed some black and white photographs hanging in a hallway of the new wing. They depict a massive ship in various states of construction. I was appreciating the artistic styling and interesting composition of the photos when the titles caught my eye. Well, it wasn't so much the titles that struck as it was the subject:

Exxon Valdez

I'm not quite sure if there are any implications or connections here but it didn't leave me with a sense that all is well. I hope I'm just over reacting.