The Problems of Remediation of Chemical Disasters and Their Solutions in Latvian Ports

Abstract

The aims of the study are to identify common problems of chemical accident liquidation and to find solutions to them. During research, the authors have analyzed information on the most characteristic chemical accidents in ports of Latvia. The authors of the paper have also examined issues related to typical chemical emergency liquidation and considered the causes and solutions of problems, which resulted in the summarizing of important information on major ports of Latvia, including characteristics of activities. The authors have put forward proposals on the ways of overcoming the above-mentioned problems and designed a practical training course plan for chemical accident liquidation.