Independenta: Aza -
Decimation of marine species and collapse of local fisheries.
This topic examines the collision between the Romanian tanker Independența and the Greek freighter Evriali in the Bosphorus, which caused massive environmental and economic damage. AZA - Independenta
The Impact of the M/T Independența Collision on Turkish Straits Maritime Safety and Legal Frameworks. Decimation of marine species and collapse of local fisheries
Evolution of the Montreux Convention and Turkish maritime safety regulations to prevent similar tanker accidents in narrow straits. 600 tons of crude oil spilled
94,600 tons of crude oil spilled; massive fire lasting weeks.