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N.P. Ventikos, H.N. Psaraftis & D. V. Lyridis

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A statistical approach on oil pollution in Greek Seas N.P. Ventikos, H.N. Psaraftis & D.V. Lyridis Department of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece Abstract In general, the problem of oil pollution is included amongst the most important threats for the marine environment. Moreover, Greece has a nodular position in Southern Europe's oil trade and transportation network; therefore it is only natural to expect some incidents of oil pollution that might affect the Greek seas and their shores. In this paper, we present the development of a Greek oil spill database. Then we focus on its statistical analysis and on some corresponding indicative results. We will conclude the paper with a brief description of the proposed strategic analysis with the presentation of a flexible network approach into matters of oil marine pollution. 1 Introduction The marine environment pollution - from various hazardous substances, such as oil, chemicals,

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