The most common reason for oil tanker spills is unintentional grounding of the vessels. 32 percent of all oil spills that occurred between 1970 and 2023 were the result of the respective vessel running aground. Fire and explosions aboard the tankers were responsible for 11 percent of all oil spills.
Distribution of reasons for large oil tanker spills worldwide between 1970 and 2023
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ITOPF. (January 30, 2024). Distribution of reasons for large oil tanker spills worldwide between 1970 and 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/671611/causes-of-large-oil-spills-from-oil-tankers-worldwide-distribution/
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