why we never hear of big oil tanker leaks at anymore?

Question

Back in 90s it was always happening and you would see oil spilage at sea for miles on the news.

In: Engineering

Answer 1

There were only 4 in the 90’s. 2 in 1991, 1 in 1992, and 1 in 1996. Honorable mention for Exxon Valdez in 1989. But the most recent was 2018 and before that 2007. So the basic answer is you don’t hear about them because they happen far far less frequently. Better ships, better navigational aids like gps etc make them happen less often.