Suzdalev, S., Gulbinskas S., Sivkov V., Bukanova, T.
Solutions for effective oil spill management in the
south–eastern part of the Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea is facing exceptionally intensive marine
traffic. Oil products in addition to other cargo types are being transported in
this marine area. Therefore, the risk of potential oil pollution is very high.
Although, the Baltic Sea has not experienced catastrophic oil spills, there
have been spills causing serious environmental damage in the region.
Construction of oil terminals and planned growth of Russian oil export through
Baltic Sea ports along with the operation of large oil enterprises and oil
drilling platforms make maritime safety a priority task for the Baltic Sea
region. The publications collected in present Baltica Journal Special Issue set
sights on the improvement of oil spill management in the South–Eastern Baltic
Sea as well as stimulate the appearance of new transnational response
agreements in the region.