Sample cover letter for Full Time position at world bank

These days’ mischievous persons vandalize oil field equipments to cause spillage and seek for compensation. They tamper with valves, cut flow lines and gas lines, drill holes on pipelines.

The most serious aspect of oil pollution is the possibility of the contamination of rivers and other inland waters that serve as sources of drinking water. Contamination of water bodies directly or in directly interferes with food production for the people. Economic and social activities of the people living in these areas are seriously hampered.

1.2 CLASSIFICATION OF SPILLS

Oil spill can be classified into minor, medium, major, and a disaster based on the magnitude and anticipated environmental severity of the spill situation.

Minor Spill

Any discharge of oil less than 25 barrels in inland waters or less than 250 barrels in land, offshore or coastal waters, that does not pose a threat to public health or welfare.

This is caused by mainly:

• Minor over flow of cargo tanks
• Tank cleaning operations
• Malfunctioning of sea valves
• Carelessness when connecting or disconnecting hose

Medium Spill

Any discharge of oil between 25-250 barrels in inland waters or 250-2500 barrels on land, offshore and coastal waters. This is caused by

• Damage or mechanical failure
• Loading or discharging operation

Major Spills

Any discharge of oil over 250 barrels in inland waters and over 2500 barrels on land, offshore or coastal waters. This occurs mainly during collision of tankers.