Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6360518 Marine Pollution Bulletin 2012 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Effectiveness of international regulations on ship-source oil pollution. ► MARPOL Special Area and EU Directive on Port Reception Facilities are key measures. ► There is a stepwise decrease in operational oil pollution over the last 20 years. ► Turning points coincide with the actual implementation of these key measures. ► Minor slicks still lead to chronic oil pollution with important environmental impact.
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