2.6 Mangement of oil pollution

Question 1

strategies for reducing oil spills in marine environments: (3)
IMP- how to PREVENT OIL SPILL so this means oil spill HASNT happened

Answer 1

• follow MARPOL agreement
• double-hulled oil tankers
• use defined shipping routes

Question 2

Full form of MARPOL

Answer 2

MARPOL= MARine POLlution

Question 3

What is MARPOL

Answer 3

International agreement that prevents pollution from Ships

Question 4

Regulations of the MARPOL:

Answer 4

• Supervise the transport of oil at sea so there is less discharge of oil waste
• All tankers must be certificated to show they have appropriate systems in use;
• Else, it can result in a heavy fine or the ship may not be permitted to leave port.

Question 5

double-hulled oil tankers

Answer 5

• if the outer layer is damaged, the contents are still secure, the risks of oil spill are far less.
• double-hulled tankers cost more than single-hulled

both hulls must be damaged for spill to occur

Question 6

use defined shipping routes;

Answer 6

reduces risk of collision;

Question 7

strategies for minimizing the impacts of oil spills: (3)
IMP- how to minimize the EFFECTS of oil spill so this means the oil spill HAS happened

Answer 7

• Booms
• detergent sprays
• skimmers

Question 8

Booms

Answer 8

a floating barrier is used to surround the oil slick, preventing it from spreading.

Question 9

Detergent sprays

Answer 9

detergents help break down the oil slick into smaller droplets, that eventually degrade, and disperse

Question 10

Skimmers

Answer 10

A device that collects and removes oil from the surface of the water