Oil tanker spill protocols may not be enough

8/10/2012

Canada has clear guidelines on what happens if an oil tanker springs a leak in its waters, but experts agree all the best protocol in the world can't factor in human error.
 
If such an accident occurs, the first responders would be those on the tug boats escorting the tanker.
 
The company that owns the tanker would be responsible for immediately notifying the Canadian Coast Guard or the province's emergency line.

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