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On 14 July 1989, the oil tanker Marao collided with one of the quays in the port of Sines (Portugal). Some 5,000 tonnes of crude oil were spilt at sea in this accident.
Sources:
- GESAMP, 2007, Estimates of oil entering the marine environment from sea-based activities
- 8th annual conference European Envrionmental Advisory Councils, 2000, Proceedings - The coastal zone sustainable development policies in Europe
Name: Marao
Date: 14 July 1989
Location: Portugal
Accident area: port of Sines
Cause of spill: collision
Type of pollutant: crude oil
Quantity spilled: 5,000 tonnes
Ship type: oil tanker
Last update: 23/09/09
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