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Oil tankers may flush oil into the ocean during a process called "ballasting," where they clean their tanks to remove residue and prepare for loading new cargo. This is often done to meet safety and environmental regulations, but some companies may engage in illegal dumping to save on disposal costs. Such practices can lead to significant environmental pollution and harm marine ecosystems. However, regulations now require proper disposal methods to minimize these harmful effects.
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Why can oil tankers flush oil into the ocean?
Oil tankers can flush oil into the ocean due to a process called "ballasting," where residual oil is mixed with seawater to clean the tanks. This practice, although illegal and harmful to the environment, sometimes occurs to avoid the costs of proper disposal. Regulations like the MARPOL Convention aim to prevent such discharges, but enforcement can be challenging. Additionally, some older or less scrupulous operators may prioritize profit over environmental protection.
How is fossil fuel oil stored?
Fossil Fuel Oil is stored in large tankers underneath the ocean right on the bottom of the ocean floor.
How can coal oil and gas be transported across the ocean?
they can be transported by tankers which are like boats.
How is oil transported?
Pipelines, Oil tankers (Ships), Oil Drums, Road Tankers.
How are oil tankers dangerous to humans?
oil tankers are dangerous to humans by the pollution of the environment
How do oil tankers run aground?
with oil
Where might you find a refinery?
somewhere close to the ocean because tankers come to the refinery to pick up the crude oil in the refinery
Oil tankers have guns?
no........
Why don't they skim the spilled oil off the ocean waters in the Gulf?
Oil is being skimmed off the ocean waters. The primary reason for not having more wide-spread skimming is the cost of ships. For example, tankers would be able to skim oil off the surface of the water, but the cost of using such tankers is quite expensive, and BP does not seem willing to pay this cost.
How many oil tankers pass through Antarctica?
Oil tankers do not sail near Antarctica: it's not on the way to or from anywhere where oil is transported.
What are the types of oils that are carried in tankers?
Any kind; tankers carry crude oil and oil products. Tankers that carry oil products are often called product carriers. Specialist tankers carry vegetable oils, sewage and water. Not all at once of course!
What are some slogans for oil spills?
Fix your tankers, not enrich your bankers. If you spill...You will KILL! Oil and water don't mix. Oil is for engines, not fish. Our fish don't need your oil. Keep water out of your crankcase, and oil out of the ocean.
