S-6 slide 1 Oil Spill May 1999

S-6 slide 2 Oil Spill A sudden and violent storm occurs on the Black Sea in late May Three commercial freighters send an S.O.S. at 0400 And a Dutch oil tanker reports to coastal patrol that it is leaking oil and is in danger of sinking –The tanker is heading to Varna for repairs –Speed is 3 knots, distance from Varna 27 n.m.

S-6 slide 3 Oil Spill — cont’d Weather forecast –Storm will abate by morning »But strong shore winds are anticipated for at least two days –Due to adverse weather, any oil spill within 10 miles of the coast will be extremely difficult to contain »Damage to beaches is likely

S-6 slide 4 Oil Spill — cont’d For the first time in a number of years there are large numbers of tourists in the coastal resorts near Varna –Concerned over the effect on tourism, authorities in Varna advise the Dutch ship not to move toward the coast Initial visual contact by coastal helicopters –Contrary to instructions Dutch tanker appears headed toward Varna