Most oils float on the sea surface where they are spread over a wide area by currents, wind and waves. Depending on the type of oil, it may disperse into the top few metres of the water column.
Miguel Patel and Duarte Soares spent a fortnight in Brazil in October supporting events organised by the Norwegian Oil Spill Control Association (NOSCA) and the Brazilian government.
On 26th August 2009, the laden bulk carrier GULSER ANA ran aground on the southern coast of Madagascar, approximately 1.2 km offshore. Within a few days the vessel suffered serious structural
This paper explores the various options available for the management of waste material generated as a result of ship-source oil spills in the marine environment.
AusSAR Rescue Coordination Centre Canberra Tel: +61 2 6230 6811 (24hr) If a ship is within a port or harbour, reports are to be made to the relevant port authority. Environment Protection Response
Environment Public Authority P.O. Box 24395 Safat 13104 KUWAIT Tel: +965-4821285-9 Fax: +965-4823109 or +965-4820570/9 info@epa.org.kw The Environment Public Authority (EPA) as above. The EPA is
The NAKHODKA oil spill was undoubtedly the most significant marine oil pollution incident to have occurred in 1997, and the most serious tanker spill ever in Japan.
Federal Transport Authority Dusit Thani Offices Building 13th Floor Abu Dhabi PO Box: 900 Tel: +971 2 4182222, 24182322 Fax: +971 2 6506027 marine@fta.gov.ae Dubai Police Marine Pollution Control
