Conoco Britannia
On the 24 June 1973, the Liberian oil tanker the Conoco Britannia grounded in Humber estuary due to engine failure. This accident caused 500 tonnes of crude oil to be spilled.
During the response operation, dispersants were spread on the surface of the sea and on the beaches affected. The cargo remaining in the damaged tank was pumped out.
The impact on the coastline was minimal, however a number of oiled birds were found.
Sources:
- IFP, Banques de données sur les accidents de navire
ayant provoqué un déversement de pétrole
en mer supérieur à 500 tonnes, complément
1955-1974, Réf. 28 488, Octobre 1980
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Department of Trade, Accidents at Sea Causing Oil Pollution,
Review of Contingency Measures, London, 1978
Name: Conoco Britannia
Date: 24 June 1973
Location: North Sea
Accident area: Humber estuary
Cause of spill: grounding
Quantity transported: 98,400 tonnes
Type of pollutant: crude oil
Quantity spilled: 500 tonnes
Ship type: oil tanker
Date built: 1972
Flag: Liberian
Last update: April 2006