- Created on
- 18 August 2021
- Theme
- Atlas Teachers' Corner
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has established a network of stand-by oil spill response vessels through contracts with commercial vessel operators. In the event of an oil spill, the selected vessel will cease its normal activities and will be made available to the requesting party.
Oil spill response vessels
- Response vessels are used to intervene in case of environmental accidents. Can you find a map in the Atlas that provides information about oil spill response vessels?
- Click on the symbols on the map, what information can you find on the vessels?
- Which are the three groups of capacity of the vessels?
- How many vessels can be mobilised simultaneously?
Major oil spill incidents
- Now, find a map on major oil spill incidents. Which incident caused the biggest oil spill?
- How many tons were dumped?
- Do some research. What were the consequences of this disaster?
- Have a look at the EMSA website. What is EMSA’s role in prevention of pollution by ships?
Accident density
- Search for a map on accident density. In which zone do you find the highest accident density?
- Have a look at the EMSA website. What are EMSA's activities related to ship safety?
Vessel density
- How many maps are there in the Atlas on vessel density? For which types of vessels can you find information in these maps?
- Click on the information icon on the map titled 'Vessel density 2021' to read the description of the map. Can you explain what vessel density is?
- What can you learn from the map?