Reduction in the quantity of spilled oil
The amount of oil spilled by ships varies from year to year and figures for a particular year can be distorted by a single large incident. However, in general terms, shipping has shown a marked downward trend in the amount of oil spilled each year.
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Average number of major oil spills (over 700 tonnes)
Source: International Tanker Owners' Pollution Federation
Estimated quantity of oil spilt
Source: International Tanker Owners' Pollution Federation
- Overview
- How shipping is regulated internationally
- The principal regulations governing maritime safety
- Reduction in the number of ship losses
- Reduction in the number of accidents at sea
- Reduction in the quantity of spilled oil
- Lives lost at sea
- Key issues for ship operators and maritime employers