How to Prevent:
There are 3 core ways to prevent oil spills...
1) Transport oil with less risky methods
2) Reduce the amount of drilling
3) Reduce the danger of transportation
Furthermore...
The US government has also taken some lengths to reduce the amount of oil spills. One example of this is the Oil Spill Prevention Containment and Countermeasures (SPCC) program. Also all tank owners must have an emergency response in place in case of any problems. Double hulling is a reason advance that reduces the danger of transportation. Furthermore, in the unfortunate case that a ship does spill oil, they must pay 1,200 dollars per ton spilled. In conclusion, the coast guard always must know where oil tankers are located, so that they can keep an eye on them.
1) Transport oil with less risky methods
2) Reduce the amount of drilling
3) Reduce the danger of transportation
Furthermore...
The US government has also taken some lengths to reduce the amount of oil spills. One example of this is the Oil Spill Prevention Containment and Countermeasures (SPCC) program. Also all tank owners must have an emergency response in place in case of any problems. Double hulling is a reason advance that reduces the danger of transportation. Furthermore, in the unfortunate case that a ship does spill oil, they must pay 1,200 dollars per ton spilled. In conclusion, the coast guard always must know where oil tankers are located, so that they can keep an eye on them.