Seestern
On
19 September 1966, the tanker the Seestern suffered from damage
due to a pumping error. This incident resulted in the loss of 1,700 tonnes
of Nigerian light crude oil.
This
pollution had a serious impact on the coast. 320 km of salt marshes
were damaged. The fauna also suffered, as 5,000 birds were
found dead.
Source:
- IFP, Banques de données sur les accidents de navire ayant provoqué un déversement de pétrole en mer supérieur à 500 tonnes, 1955-1969, Réf. 26 693, Janvier 1979
Name: Seestern
Date: 19 September 1966
Location: England
Accident area: Medway estuary, Kent
Cause of spill: pumping failure
Type of pollutant: Nigerian light crude oil
Quantity spilled: 1,700 tonnes
Ship type: oil tanker
Last update: April 2006