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The '''Full City Oil Spill''' is a major fuel oil spill incident on July 31, 2009 the [[bulk carrier]] [[Full City]] [[Ship grounding|ran aground]] on the island of [[Såstein / Saastein]] south of [[Langesund]], [[Telemark]], [[Norway]]. The ship, said to be operated by [[COSCO|COSCO (H.K.) Shipping Co. Ltd.,]] spilled around 700,000 kg, or 200 tons, of [[Fuel oil|IFO-380 heavy fuel oil]].<ref name=":0">{{cite news | author=Wojciech Moskwa | title=Norway police charge ship captain after fuel spill | url=http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSL391060 | work=Reuters | date=3 August 2009 | accessdate=16 May 2010}}</ref><ref name=indep>{{cite web|last1=Walton|first1=Greg|title=Norway cleans up after oil spill|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/norway-cleans-up-after-oil-spill-1769714.html|website=Independent|publisher=Independent|accessdate=23 November 2015}}</ref> The oil contaminated 75 km of [[Norwegians|Norwegian]] [[coastline]], including [[Langesund]], [[Vestfold]], and the Lille Såstein [[Bird sanctuary|Bird Sanctuary]]. There were [[oil slicks]] in approximately 200 locations along the shoreline between [[Larvik]] [[Municipality]] and |
The '''Full City Oil Spill''' is a major fuel oil spill incident that occurred on July 31, 2009 when the [[bulk carrier]] [[Full City]] [[Ship grounding|ran aground]] on the island of [[Såstein / Saastein]] south of [[Langesund]], [[Telemark]], [[Norway]]. The ship, said to be operated by [[COSCO|COSCO (H.K.) Shipping Co. Ltd.,]] spilled around 700,000 kg, or 200 tons, of [[Fuel oil|IFO-380 heavy fuel oil]].<ref name=":0">{{cite news | author=Wojciech Moskwa | title=Norway police charge ship captain after fuel spill | url=http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSL391060 | work=Reuters | date=3 August 2009 | accessdate=16 May 2010}}</ref><ref name=indep>{{cite web|last1=Walton|first1=Greg|title=Norway cleans up after oil spill|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/norway-cleans-up-after-oil-spill-1769714.html|website=Independent|publisher=Independent|accessdate=23 November 2015}}</ref> The oil contaminated 75 km of [[Norwegians|Norwegian]] [[coastline]], including [[Langesund]], [[Vestfold]], and the Lille Såstein [[Bird sanctuary|Bird Sanctuary]]. There were [[oil slicks]] in approximately 200 locations along the shoreline between [[Larvik]] [[Municipality]] and |
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Lilles.<ref name=journal>{{cite journal|last1=Boitsov|first1=S.|title=Experiences from oil spills at the Norwegian Coast|journal=Rapport Fra Havforskningen|date=22 March 2013|issue=23|pages=1-34|url=https://www.imr.no/filarkiv/2012/07/hi-rapp_23-2012_oljeutslipp.pdf/en|accessdate=23 November 2015}}</ref> Thousands of [[ |
Lilles.<ref name=journal>{{cite journal|last1=Boitsov|first1=S.|title=Experiences from oil spills at the Norwegian Coast|journal=Rapport Fra Havforskningen|date=22 March 2013|issue=23|pages=1-34|url=https://www.imr.no/filarkiv/2012/07/hi-rapp_23-2012_oljeutslipp.pdf/en|accessdate=23 November 2015}}</ref> Thousands of [[sea birds]] were covered in oil, and although volunteers made efforts to save them, many of the birds had to be shot due to the irreversible damage to their health. <ref name=indep>{{cite web|last1=Walton|first1=Greg|title=Norway cleans up after oil spill|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/norway-cleans-up-after-oil-spill-1769714.html|website=Independent|publisher=Independent|accessdate=23 November 2015}}</ref> The [[Norwegian Institute of Marine Research|Institute of Marine Research]] ran tests on the affected areas to track any significant [[ecological]] impacts but noted that the marine and fish life suffered no significant changes. The research was included in a study of four oil spills that occurred in the Norwegian coastal area, including the [http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/jan2004/2004-01-29-02.html Rocknes Oil Spill], the Server Oil Spill, and the [http://www.newsinenglish.no/2011/02/19/ship-grounding-sets-off-oil-spill/ Godafoss Oil Spill].<ref name=journal>{{cite journal|last1=Boitsov|first1=S.|title=Experiences from oil spills at the Norwegian Coast|journal=Rapport Fra Havforskningen|date=22 March 2013|issue=23|pages=1-34|url=https://www.imr.no/filarkiv/2012/07/hi-rapp_23-2012_oljeutslipp.pdf/en|accessdate=23 November 2015}}</ref> |
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The [[Master]] and [[Third officer (aeronautics)|Third Officer]] of the ship were both charged with violating the [https://www.regjeringen.no/en/dokumenter/pollution-control-act/id171893/ Pollution Act] due to their failure to take adequate measures to prevent pollution. The Master was sentenced to 6 months with 120 days suspended, and the Third Officer was sentenced to 60 days with 39 days suspended.<ref>{{cite web|title=Court sentences crew in the aftermath of the Full City oil spill|url=http://www.internationallawoffice.com/Newsletters/Shipping-Transport/Norway/Wikborg-Rein/Court-sentences-crew-in-the-aftermath-of-the-Full-City-oil-spill|website=International Law Office|publisher=Online Media Partners|accessdate=23 November 2015}}</ref> As of April 2010 the ship was in [[Gothenburg]] for repairs in drydock.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | author= | title=Full City under repair in Gothenburg | url=http://www.shipsandharbours.com/picture/number12370.asp | work=Ships and Harbours | date=5 November 2009 | accessdate=30 May 2010}}</ref> |
The [[Master]] and [[Third officer (aeronautics)|Third Officer]] of the ship were both charged with violating the [https://www.regjeringen.no/en/dokumenter/pollution-control-act/id171893/ Pollution Act] due to their failure to take adequate measures to prevent pollution. The Master was sentenced to 6 months with 120 days suspended, and the Third Officer was sentenced to 60 days with 39 days suspended.<ref>{{cite web|title=Court sentences crew in the aftermath of the Full City oil spill|url=http://www.internationallawoffice.com/Newsletters/Shipping-Transport/Norway/Wikborg-Rein/Court-sentences-crew-in-the-aftermath-of-the-Full-City-oil-spill|website=International Law Office|publisher=Online Media Partners|accessdate=23 November 2015}}</ref> As of April 2010 the ship was in [[Gothenburg]] for repairs in drydock.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | author= | title=Full City under repair in Gothenburg | url=http://www.shipsandharbours.com/picture/number12370.asp | work=Ships and Harbours | date=5 November 2009 | accessdate=30 May 2010}}</ref> |
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| Full City oil spill | |
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 Full City aground on the island of Saastein / Såstein | |
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| Coordinates | 58°58′15″N 9°42′38″E / 58.970833°N 9.710556°E |
| Date | 31 July 2009 |
| Cause | |
| Cause | The ships anchor slipped, the vessel crew failed to start the main engine during a storm, and the vessel ran aground on Lille Såstein Bird Sanctuary. |
| Operator | COSCO (H.K.) Shipping Co. Ltd. |
| Spill characteristics | |
| Volume | 700,000 kg |
| Shoreline impacted | 75 km (47 mi) |
The Full City Oil Spill is a major fuel oil spill incident that occurred on July 31, 2009 when the bulk carrier Full City ran aground on the island of Såstein / Saastein south of Langesund, Telemark, Norway. The ship, said to be operated by COSCO (H.K.) Shipping Co. Ltd., spilled around 700,000 kg, or 200 tons, of IFO-380 heavy fuel oil.[1][2] The oil contaminated 75 km of Norwegian coastline, including Langesund, Vestfold, and the Lille Såstein Bird Sanctuary. There were oil slicks in approximately 200 locations along the shoreline between Larvik Municipality and Lilles.[3] Thousands of sea birds were covered in oil, and although volunteers made efforts to save them, many of the birds had to be shot due to the irreversible damage to their health. [2] The Institute of Marine Research ran tests on the affected areas to track any significant ecological impacts but noted that the marine and fish life suffered no significant changes. The research was included in a study of four oil spills that occurred in the Norwegian coastal area, including the Rocknes Oil Spill, the Server Oil Spill, and the Godafoss Oil Spill.[3]
The Master and Third Officer of the ship were both charged with violating the Pollution Act due to their failure to take adequate measures to prevent pollution. The Master was sentenced to 6 months with 120 days suspended, and the Third Officer was sentenced to 60 days with 39 days suspended.[4] As of April 2010 the ship was in Gothenburg for repairs in drydock.[5]
See also
- List of oil spills
- MARPOL 73/78 - Environmental agreement
References
- ^ Wojciech Moskwa (3 August 2009). "Norway police charge ship captain after fuel spill". Reuters. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ^ a b Walton, Greg. "Norway cleans up after oil spill". Independent. Independent. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
- ^ a b Boitsov, S. (22 March 2013). "Experiences from oil spills at the Norwegian Coast". Rapport Fra Havforskningen (23): 1–34. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
- ^ "Court sentences crew in the aftermath of the Full City oil spill". International Law Office. Online Media Partners. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
- ^ "Full City under repair in Gothenburg". Ships and Harbours. 5 November 2009. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
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