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Spills of petroleum products: security and control of maritime transport

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In this report, data concerning oil spills in marine waters occurred during the maritime transport are presented. The observed positive trend - the number of accidents and the quantity of oil spilled is decreasing in time - is mainly due to a safer tanker design, to a more strict international legislation about maritime transport and to more severe controls on ships in ports.

 

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ISPRA
Reports
N. 149/2011
978-88-448-0520-3