Seasonal distribution of oil pollution of boats with two-stroke engines on the southern coasts of Iran
In this paper, the amount of pollution produced by boats with 2-stroke engines was calculated in different seasons in the southern coast of Iran. The seasonal activity of boats was estimated based on the wisdom of the crowd average obtained from a wide range of experts who are familiar with this type of vessel. The amount of pollution produced by the vessels per horse power was obtained through similar international studies. The results show that the proportion of pollution from these boats is about 285 times greater than the pollution from stern tube and deck machinery leakage from vessels in southern Iran. In particular, they contained toxic compounds of BTEX which is released near coastal waters where aquatic animals gather. In spring and winter the pollution is greater than other seasons. With regards to the fact that the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea are special areas and the threat the activity of these boats pose on marine life, a suitable solution to reduce the pollution they cause should be prioritized by coastal countries, especially the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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| Format: | article biblioteca |
| Language: | Persian |
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2016
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| Subjects: | Pollution, Iran, Persian Gulf, Oman Sea, Distribution, Oil, Coastal waters, BTEX, Outboard engines, Emission of hydrocarbons, Aquatic, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/39405 |
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