A CASE STUDY FOR OIL SEPARATION: MARSEILLE LOCATION: MARSEILLE, FRANCE SUMMARY Hydro Industries were called upon to treat the aftermath of a cruise ship accident in Marseille, France. Water contaminated with oil posed a threat to the natural environment and was prohibiting the remedial work required to right the ship. Hydro effectively combated the oil pollution and enabled recovery works to commence. BACKGROUND In 2012 a cruise ship docked in Marseille broke loose from its stationary chains during a storm event and collided with the quay. Damage to the hull allowed water to leak into the engine room contaminating it with oil. This water required treatment before it could be discharged to sea, this action coincided with the requirement for water to be removed from the hull before salvage w

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