A Case Study of Oil Spill Trajectory Forecast Model for Effective Clean Up

Abstract

Oil spills near the shore is an important environmental problem. The oil spill has to be contained in the early stages of the accident which otherwise would spread rapidly making it hard to control. The oil gets weathered affecting marine life and can get into the food chain and cause ecological distress. It also affects port and harbour activities. The after effects of the spill are mostly irreversible, so it is essential to follow proper control measures. It is essential to establish the spill forecast and movement for necessary prevention and mitigation measures. To do this, oil spill trajectory forecast models need to develop, that helps to provide the action plans to control the spill. A hydrodynamic simulation is carried out for the Ennore 2017 Chennai oil spill of India and corresponding trajectory analysis is performed. The results of the simulation will aid for effective cleanup measures to be followed in the region.