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The deliberate, or accidental of oil and other harmful from ships a serious source of pollution and puts into danger the marine .
In order to and remove an oil slick from the marine environment, there are different techniques, such as the use of booms, and dispersants, or by pumping or or burning. As prevention is better than cure, it is important to the international anti-pollution regulations, while at the same time being fully prepared to respond to an oil spill emergency.