2.6 Mangement of oil pollution Flashcards

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strategies for reducing oil spills in marine environments: (3)
IMP- how to PREVENT OIL SPILL so this means oil spill HASNT happened

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  • follow MARPOL agreement
  • double-hulled oil tankers
  • use defined shipping routes
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Full form of MARPOL

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MARPOL= MARine POLlution

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3
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What is MARPOL

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International agreement that prevents pollution from Ships

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Regulations of the MARPOL:

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  • Supervise the transport of oil at sea so there is less discharge of oil waste
  • All tankers must be certificated to show they have appropriate systems in use;
  • Else, it can result in a heavy fine or the ship may not be permitted to leave port.
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double-hulled oil tankers

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  • if the outer layer is damaged, the contents are still secure, the risks of oil spill are far less.
  • double-hulled tankers cost more than single-hulled

both hulls must be damaged for spill to occur

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use defined shipping routes;

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reduces risk of collision;

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strategies for minimizing the impacts of oil spills: (3)
IMP- how to minimize the EFFECTS of oil spill so this means the oil spill HAS happened

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  • Booms
  • detergent sprays
  • skimmers
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Booms

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a floating barrier is used to surround the oil slick, preventing it from spreading.

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9
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Detergent sprays

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detergents help break down the oil slick into smaller droplets, that eventually degrade, and disperse

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Skimmers

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A device that collects and removes oil from the surface of the water

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