The incident Details of how the accident occurred.
Response organisation The different links in the command chain.
Stopping the leak Means and techniques deployed to plug the leaking well.
The pollutant Pollutant behaviour and slick drift.
Response at sea Monitoring recovery operations at sea.
Response on land Means deployed to clean up oil from the shoreline.
Response techniques Dispersion, burning and protecting sensitive areas.
Impact Fishing bans, biological and health impacts, NRDA procedure.
Methane hydrates Definition, natural deposits, risks related to extraction.
Pollution monitoring Aerial and satellite observation. Slick drift prediction. Research programmes implemented.
Major offshore incidents Map of major oil spills involving offshore structures.
International aspects Actions of the European Union and France.
Compensation Liability and compensation.
Chronology Chronology of the main events.
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