Introduction

            There is enough evidence recorded in past literature and researches on the rate and negative impacts of natural disasters. An in-depth insight analysis on their underlying causes and assessment of damage they leave on their wake is also well documented. However, as far as manmade disasters goes, there is not enough research documenting their probable causes and extensive outcomes. The aim of this essay is to discuss oils spills and its environmental and socioeconomic effects.

Reasons oil spill leads to international problem

Naturally, oil mining occurs near water bodies or under a water table. In fact, water resources and water quality around the world depend on the manner in which miners excavate oil and refine it from its natural source (Fingas, 2011). On other hand, oil facilitates transportation 90% of the times hence increasing spillage chances all over the world.

Government affiliated organization and nonprofit organization with capabilities of giving a hand to victims incase oil spillage

The Centre for Offshore Safety sponsored by the government and firms in the oil business aims at protecting beaches and other offshore areas in case of an oil spillage (Fingas, 2011). It has policies and guidelines that help whenever an oil spill occurs. Its operations ensure safety and even evacuation of people in affected areas.

Another organization is the Gulf ecosystem Restoration. It is a partnership between local leaders and conservationists to restore the water quality after spillage of oil (Chiang et.al, 2010). The integrated efforts to reduce and control oil spillage across coasts all over the world and see to it accountability of the industries responsible for the mess.

The role of The Centre for Offshore Safety in assisting victims

 The Centre for Offshore Safety and Gulf Ecosystem Restoration seek to conserve and protect the natural environment after an oil spillage but also take extra steps to the recovery time of the environment (Chiang et.al, 2010). For instance, The Centre for Offshore Safety delivers quality water to victims who cannot get access quality drinking water at the time of the incident. More so, the Centre for Offshore Safety collects funds from well-wishers and put the finances to good use for the sake of the victims.

 The Role of Gulf Ecosystem Restoration in helping victims of oil spillage

This organization plays an indirect role, which then helps victims of oil spillage. I n case of an oil spillage, the organization is quick in response and immediately initiate a cleanup (Chiang et.al, 2010). For instance, in the wake of 2010 Oil spill, in Louisiana coast, the Gulf Ecosystem Restoration help clear the coast and initiated a mitigation measures to prevent the oil from spreading further. They also quelled the fires near the areas.

Challenges faced during an oil spillage

Oil is in fluid form and once spillage occurs, putting the situation under control becomes difficult. In other words, once oil spills, the society has to deal with the consequences of the spill. Gulf Ecosystem Restoration finds it hard reversing the effects of oil on natural ecosystems. Oil and water form an immiscible solution hence hindering the normal usage of water in the ecosystem.

Prevention strategies often fail to leave up to the expectations of the organizations, as it is not easy predicting time of an oil spillage. Thus, whether organizations understand the reasons behind a spillage once it occurs, using the available strategies to contain the situation is not an easy task.

 Rationale behind challenges experience during an oil spillage

 First of all, oil spillage is labor intensive due to the quick spread of oil from the rig or the operating point. Marine life such as birds and plants covered with oil prevent normal flow of ecosystem after the spillage and may cause death. It is vital to note that marine life provides food and employment o to people working near the coast. In addition, oil destroys the aesthetic beauty of the environment leaving it ugly and unpleasant to stare.

One way in which The Centre for Offshore Safety can benefit from a partnership      Partnership builds teamwork and reinforces existing resources through addition of various assets. A public-private partnership take into consideration, the role of Centre for offshore Safety and helps fill up existing gaps in planning and preparedness (International Maritime Organization ,2010). Most people are unware of strategies utilized in the event of an oil spillage hence a partnership helps to have an ever-present image in communities. A partnership means more minds and hands are at work and the two organization will work well together to bring about proper measures. More so, partnership gives other stakeholders an opportunity to take part in coming up with measures, which then helps strengthen the planning process.

Conclusion

Anyone one can lend a helping during an oil spillage crisis. No matter the precaution, accidents can occur at any given time preparedness (International Maritime Organization, 2010). If an individual witnesses an oil leakage on deck, he, or she can bring it to the attention of staff and the officer can then rectify the situation. An officer in charge of bunkering can always alert necessary official and contain the situation before it gets out of hand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

Fingas, M. F. (2011). Oil spill science and technology: Prevention, response, and clean up. Burlington, MA: Gulf Professional Pub./Elsevier

Chiang, M., Crane, C., Hamalainen, K., & Jones, L. (2010). Oil spill: Disaster. New York: Scholastic.

International Maritime Organization. (2010). Manual on oil spill risk evaluation and assessment of response preparedness. London: IMO.