PETROLEUM OIL SPILL MANAGEMENT IN OFFSHORE

Abstract

Oil spills are disasters occurring because of human activities. Due to harmful effects of oil spill to environment similarly as marine life, it becomes essential to search out suitable solution both for oil spill prevention and oil spill response. However, preventing oil spill is certainly better option. Nevertheless, when a spill occurs, the simplest approach for controlling the spill is to require action quickly and in a very wellorganized and efficient manner. This paper discusses about oil spill and related factors. It will also present potential solutions for prevention of oil spill.