Oil spill: A Liberian-flagged vessel

A Liberian-flagged vessel, MSC ELSA 3, capsized 38 nautical miles off Kochi carrying hazardous materials and over 450 MT of fuel, raising fears of a major oil spill . Learn about the risks, response mechanisms, and environmental laws involved. Oil is an ancient fossil fuel that we use to heat our homes, generate electricity, and power large sectors of our economy. But when oil accidentally spills into the ocean, it can cause big problems. Oil spills can harm sea creatures, ruin a day at the beach, and make seafood unsafe to eat. Oil spill effects are often measured at the nearest shore with water sampling and testing. This is one of the major indicators of the effects on wildlife after an Oil Spill . Water sampling is also done at the site of oil spill and at measured distances up to the shore. P.S: Sand sampling is also done at the nearest beach. Solutions to Oil Spills Oil spills endanger public health, impact drinking water, devastate natural resources, and disrupt the economy. We use vast quantities of oils to ...