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KATINA P, off Mozambique, 1992

KATINA P, off Mozambique, 1992

On 17th April 1992 the tanker KATINA P was disabled by a freak wave while transiting the Mozambique Channel. It was carrying 66,700 tonnes of heavy fuel oil en-route from Venezuela to the United Arab…

JAKOB MAERSK, Leixoes, Portugal, 1975

JAKOB MAERSK, Leixoes, Portugal, 1975

On 29th January 1975 the Danish tanker JAKOB MAERSK struck bottom while manoeuvring onto the berth with the aid of tugs at the port of Leixoes, northern Portugal. It was carrying ~88,000 tonnes of…

TIP 02: Fate of marine oil spills

TIP 02: Fate of marine oil spills

This paper describes the combined effects of the various natural processes acting on spilled oil, collectively known as ‘weathering’. Factors which determine whether or not the oil is likely to…

TIP 01: Aerial observation of marine oil spills

TIP 01: Aerial observation of marine oil spills

This paper presents advice and guidance on conducting effective aerial reconnaissance.

Bulk cargo hold wash water discharge and cargo declarations under MARPOL Annex V

Bulk cargo hold wash water discharge and cargo declarations under MARPOL Annex V

As of 1st January 2013, amendments to MARPOL Annex V mean that shippers have new responsibilities regarding cargo classification and how it affects the ability of the crew to discharge hold wash…

10th Annual Arctic Shipping Forum, 8-10 April, Helsinki, Finland

Dr Henk Renken will be leading a round table discussion on spill response in the Arctic

Film Launches in Asia

The final films in ITOPF's series "Response to Marine Oil Spills" will receive their premiere at events in Singapore and Hong Kong next week

INDEPENDENTA, Bosphorus, Turkey, 1979

INDEPENDENTA, Bosphorus, Turkey, 1979

On 15th November 1979, Romanian tanker INDEPENDENTA collided with the Greek cargo ship EVRIALI, off Haydarpasa at the entrance to the Bosphorus, in Turkey. A part of the cargo of 93,800 tonnes of…

Boomed vessel in ice

Boomed vessel in ice

Boom surrounding a casualty in ice infested waters

Oiled mangrove shoreline

Oiled mangrove shoreline

Aerial survey of an oiled mangrove shoreline and fishing port in Cebu, Philippines