Posted on 04 Sep 2005 After a long crusade The Solent Protection Society has basic understanding from both the oil companies operating in Solent waters that they will use only double hull tankers, significantly diminishing the possibility of an oil spill in the Solent, which would have devastating consequences. Solent Protection Society started its campaign … Continue reading Victory for Solent Protection Society on single hull tankers

Posted on 13 Dec 2004 Just over two weeks ago a 21 year old single bottom tanker struck a submerged object in the Delaware River just south of Philadelphia, USA spilling about 1,500 tons of Venezuelan crude oil which, it has been reported, has created an oil slick stretching up to 45 miles. U.S. politicians … Continue reading Delaware River disaster could happen in The Solent

The Italian owned 5,954 ton chemical tanker "Attilio Ievoli" ran aground off the Lymington River last Thursday. This vessel, built in October 1995, has a double bottom but single sides and was employed by Esso Fawley. Fortunately, she was refloated on a rising tide 4 hours later without any oil spill and, after a under … Continue reading Would Esso employ “Attilio Ievoli” again in our waters?