Oil spill risk analysis for the Baltic Sea

Oil spill risk analysis for the Baltic Sea

Oil spill risk analysis is given for the Baltic Sea. Dependence of risk level on route-specific intensity of tanker traffic is demonstrated. Factors contributing to high risk of oil spills are reviewed. Increasing number of oil spills is forecast in the next 5-7 years.

Key words: environmental safety of shipping, marine transport system.

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UDC:  665.61
Author(s):  O.A. Izotov, A.V. Kirichenko, S.V. Latukhov, O.V. Solyakov
Pages:  8-11