Considerations Regarding Navigation Events Occurring on the Romanian Section of the Danube

Abstract:

The paper presents statistics of navigation events occurring on the Romanian sector of the Danube, in general and focused on those whose consequences represented a potential danger of pollution of the Danube water.The information presented and analysed shall be based on publicly available information provided and made available by the relevant competent authorities.The large amount of cargo transported per transport unit (approximately 1000 tons) can cause pollution with the most adverse consequences for the marine environment, but also for live animals and vegetation in the event of a navigation accident. Improper handling of cargo in oil terminals can also lead to accidental pollution with major consequences for the environment, for live animals and vegetation.Thus, involuntary stranding, collision between two ships, fire on board are direct sources of pollution when the integrity of the hull is affected, and fuels, lubricants, greases on board, and or cargo end up in the marine environment.The actions carried out to eliminate the consequences of pollution on the Danube from ships have different aspects and methods of intervention depending on the area where the pollution occurred, the polluting.

• Periodical: Advances in Science and Technology (Volume 163)
• Pages: 133-140
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-gIfL5v
• Online since: May 2025
• Authors: Ionel Baloșin*, Constantin Florescu, Marius Criveanu, Iulian Ştefan
• Keywords: Accident, Damage, Environment, Incident, Inland Navigation, National Waters, Navigation Event, Pollution, Ship

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