An Analysis of Selected Oil Spill Case Studies on the Shorelines of Canada

After an oil spill, may wash ashore and there is only a short window of opportunity to respond. Analysis historical incident data valuable guide future responses cleanup practices. This study summarized the spill accidents that impacted Canadian shoreline analyzed related information including location, characteristics, treatment. Major spills due tanker in marine waters fortunately have been infrequent. Most happened on Canada’s Pacific coast, accounting for 52% total recorded. The Atlantic coast accounted 39% remaining Arctic region. Regarding spilled volume, 55% volumes smaller than 100 m3. Spilled between ~ 1000 m3 represent 30% incidents 15% had volume greater Bunker C fuel diesel were main types oil, 33% spills, respectively. Within impacting shore- lines, vessel major sources 70% accidents. In terms treatment, commonly employed treatments manual, vacuum, mechanical, sorbent removal. dataset highlighted significance more comprehensive record response phase details environmental effects monitoring.