Rosebay
After
a collision with the trawler Diane Marie on 12 May 1990, the tanker
the Rosebay, sailing from the Persian Gulf to Rotterdam, spilled
1,000 tonnes of crude oil in the open sea.
Authorities were particularly
worried as this incident occurred at the beginning of the tourist
season. Oil slicks were threatening the beaches of south Devon.
Response operations were set up immediately. The remaining oil was
transferred to another tanker.
Dispersant spraying operations helped
removing between 50 and 75 % of the spilled oil from the sea.
This process was enhanced by evaporation and natural dispersion.
As a result only a small amount of mousse reached the coast.
Sourcs:
- CD Rom: International Oil Spill Conference, Proceedings: Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Restoration – Perspectives for a Cleaner Environment, Vancouver, April 6-11, 2003
Name: Rosebay
Date: 12 May 1990
Location: England, Channel
Accident area: off the coast of Brixham, Devon
Cause of spill: collision
Type of pollutant: crude oil
Quantity spilled: 1,000 tonnes
Ship type: oil tanker
Flag: Liberian
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