On 5 June 1994, ore carrier M.V. Sea Transporter was drifted to Sinquerim-Goa coast from Mormugoa harbour in the squall that hit the Goa coast and grounded on the rocks, a few metres away from the Sinquerim beach. The ship carried about 1000 tonnes of residual oil. The report highlight findings and observations of team of scientists from National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) Goa, who carried out a survey, in the spill area to study the eventual environmental impact.
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On 17 May 1993, a major oil-slick about 10 miles long and 2 miles wide, was formed about 165 km north off Bombay after the Bombay-High-Uran pipeline ruptured and estimated 3000-6000 tonnes of oil was spilled into the sea. This report highlight findings and Observations of National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) Scientists who estimated the magnitude of the oil spill as well as assessed the environmental impact in the spill area.
URL: From http://drs.nio.org

A rupture in a feeder 'riser' pipeline from Bombay High- North Platform (BHN) resulted in spilling of large quantities of crude oil into the sea on 17th May 1993 about 80 NM from the shoreline north of Bombay. This report includes findings of the aftermath of oil spill, which is divided into two parts. Part I include findings on oil spill, from ORV Sagar Kanya team and Part II deals
with the survey results of the team stationed at Murud.
URL: From http://drs.nio.org

A Canadian research team has discovered an ingenious new way in which to not only mix oil up with water, but to also be able to re-separate it again. The substance is defined as a "surfactant," which is a specialized chemical. This technology may be of particular use in oil spills, which are notorious for their vast potential of environmental destruction.
URL: From http://www.shortnews.com

In our fossil-fuel age, oil spills remain a major problem. several million tons of oil soils the world's seas every year, causing ecological catastrophe. Scientists developing cleanup strategies have looked to the microbes that thrive in the wake of such spills as one solution. Now, thanks to a detailed breakdown of one of the most effective of these oil-eaters, they are closer to having biologically based remedies for such environmental disasters. By sequencing the genome of this oil-eating microbe, the scientists hope to harness its power to help clean up future oil spills.
URL: From http://www.sciam.com

Scientists in Europe have sequenced the genome for an oil-eating bacterium, a move that could pave the way for faster and more efficient ways to clean up oil spills. Indeed, though the oil-eating bacteria are not common in unpolluted environments, they are plentiful where there is oil; Alcanivorax borkumensis makes up as much as 90 percent of microbial populations in oil spills. The challenge in using these bacteria to clean up oil lies in creating the right conditions for them to grow faster and metabolize oil more efficiently.
URL: From http://www.technologyreview.com

Chemists have discovered details about how the tadpole-shaped molecules found in many soaps and detergents bury their heads into the top-most surface of water, such molecules known as surfactants, are some of the most pervasive and useful chemicals in the world. They are also key ingredients for environmental clean-up and oil recovery, an insight expected to yield benefits such as better methods for cleaning up environmental hazards. Findings by Geri Richmond’s team provide insight for environmental challenges.
URL: http://waddle.uoregon.edu/?id=414

Radar satellites such as ESA's Envisat and ERS-2 maintain constant watch on the Earth's surface. This surveillance extends beyond the land to the 71% of the planet covered by ocean. From the patterns that winds scour on the sea surface, their speed and direction can be calculated, while even human-made features such as ships and oil spills can be detected with superior sensitivity to optical satellite sensors.
URL: http://www.physorg.com/news10436.html

Nanotechnology producers can actually enjoy protection from all available existing intellectual property right laws. Oil-eating nanites that is used to clear oil spills for example are in a way a man-made machine that can enjoy protection under the patent law.
URL: http://www.thejakartapost.com/detaileditorial.asp?fileid=20060120.F04&irec=3