ANALYSIS OF BLACK SEA POLLUTION – RISKS, CONSEQUENCES AND MEASURES

Many tanker accidents produced in the Black sea caused oil pollution, while coastal industries continue to discharge waste products directly, with little or no treatment. This in correlation with huge industrial activity in the area, shipping and offshore oil exploration created critical environmental state, and all aesthetic beauty has disappeared from this area, making place for the ugly site of tremendous pollution. Black Sea pollution has increased in recent years because of heavy rains, which led to the transportation of large quantities of silt, and because of the overflow in the Danube of chemicals (pesticides and fertilizers) used in Germany and Austria. Meanwhile, the abandoned vessels along the Danube and Black Sea coast are a permanent source of pollution with heavy metals. This paper aims to show the role of the EMSA Agency which is able to provide pollution response and operational and technical assistance, but especially the responsibility of all who work in the maritime field: companies, people, associations and governments.