Abstract
ABSTRACT Oil spill dispersants are not the only answer in responding to oil spills, nor will they be effective in every case. However, as recent incidents such as the Sea Empress have demonstrated, when they are used immediately on a dispersible oil they can provide a very significant net environmental or economic benefit. Dispersant pre-approvals are required if dispersants are to be used effectively. However, the danger associated with pre-approvals is that dispersant could be used in every response operation without due consideration to whether the oil is likely to be dispersible under the given environmental conditions and whether dispersing some of the oil will result in a net environmental or economic benefit.
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