{"id":39459,"date":"2020-08-11T13:38:28","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T17:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sustainablereview.com\/?p=39459"},"modified":"2024-08-10T13:10:47","modified_gmt":"2024-08-10T17:10:47","slug":"ai-mauricia-derramamento-de-oleo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sustainablereview.com\/pt-br\/ai-mauricia-derramamento-de-oleo\/","title":{"rendered":"A IA \u00e9 a resposta para o derramamento de \u00f3leo em Maur\u00edcio"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

The easy answer? No more oil. The reality? Global transportation needs AI to fight oil spills.<\/p>\n

The Mauritius oil spill reveals yet another example of how international freight shipping can cause serious harm to critical ecosystems. Using AI to reduce human error is our best hope for a solution.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Busy? Try the speed read.<\/h5>\n

What’s the situation?<\/strong> A stricken ship has leaked over 1,000 tons of oil<\/a> over the coast of Mauritius. Experts fear that the ship may soon break in half, which could have devastating effects on the surrounding environment.<\/p>\n

How did it happen?<\/strong> It is believed that harsh weather conditions caused the leak.<\/p>\n

Who caused it?<\/strong> The cracked vessel, MV Wakashio, is operated by the Japanese Mitsui OSK Lines.<\/p>\n

More facts<\/strong> The spill occurred near two environmentally protected marine ecosystems, as well as the Blue Bay Marine Park reserve. There are also mangrove plantations and well-known beaches nearby.<\/p>\n

Threatened birds, captive fruit bats, and thousands of plants were removed from a nearby island, Ile aux Aigrettes by conservation activists.<\/p>\n

Using technology to mitigate spills<\/strong>
<\/p>\n

Human error is the leading cause for maritime accidents<\/a>.<\/p>\n

By integrating AI into the complicated world of global transportation, we can reduce and possibly even eliminate the risks associated with long-distance, heavy-duty shipping routes.<\/p>\n

AI can…<\/b><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Use predictive analysis to prevent spills<\/li>\n
  2. Expedite response-time<\/li>\n
  3. Mitigate risks for clean-up efforts<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Bottom line<\/strong> Using AI in shipping and clean-ups lessens the risk of future spills, and reduces the impact of existing disasters.<\/p>\n

    Dig deeper \u2192 5 min<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    <\/p>\n

    <\/p>\n

    <\/p>\n

    <\/p>\n

    <\/p>\n

    \"\"Daren Mauree \/ L'Express Maurice \/ AFP - Getty Images<\/pre>\n
    <\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    Breaking down the Mauritius oil spill<\/h2>\n
    <\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    A stricken ship has leaked over 1,000 tons of oil<\/a> over the coast of Mauritius. Experts fear that the ship may soon break in half, which could have devastating effects on the surrounding environment.<\/p>\n
    UPDATE 8\/17\/2020<\/i>: The cargo ship split in two after sitting a few miles off the Mauritian coast for almost a week. Fortunately, most of the oil had been removed from the ship prior to splitting apart.<\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    How it happened<\/h3>\n
    <\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    It is believed that harsh weather conditions caused the leak.<\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    Currently, activists are scrambling with make-shift solutions to clean up the oil and minimize damage. Some activists may face fines as they break local protocols for clean-up efforts.<\/p>\n
    Activists blame their hasty violation on the haphazard government response as groups take a critical first-step toward mitigation efforts.<\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    It is important to note that as activists clean today, the risks for a further spill lingers.<\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    One activist, David Savauge, worked through the night, using a net stuffed with dried sugarcane leaves in an effort to prevent the oil from flooding the island. Savauge hasn’t left the waterfront since the initial spill began.<\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    NGOs have recommended to activists to avoide the dangers of exposure to oil, and instead focus on building booms. For those unfamiliar, an oil boom<\/a> is a temporary floating barrier designed to contain an oil spill. Responders commonly use oil booms to fight oil spills.<\/p>\n
    About the ship<\/h3>\n
    <\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    The cracked vessel, MV Wakashio, is operated by the Japanese Mitsui OSK Lines.<\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    In response, Japan’s Foreign Ministry has sent over a six-member team from Japan Disaster Relief “upon request from” the Mauritanian government. Not a good look for Japan.<\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    The country had been handling COVID-19, very well, totaling a manageable 10 deaths from the outbreak within its borders. Local officials were planning to get tourism back and running, but this major disaster sets them back months.<\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    Ecological disaster<\/h3>\n
    <\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    \"\"<\/figure>\n
    <\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    The spill occurred near two environmentally protected marine ecosystems, as well as the Blue Bay Marine Park reserve. There are also mangrove plantations and well-known beaches nearby. The disaster has caused serious frustration for locals, who depend heavily on tourism and fishing.<\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    Threatened birds, captive fruit bats, and thousands of plants were removed from a nearby island, Ile aux Aigrettes by conservation activists. Before the spill, Mahebourg Lagoon, known for its pristine turquoise waters, had corals growing and marine life returning due to rejuvenation efforts in the area since 2001<\/a>.<\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    Human error causes most spills<\/h2>\n
    <\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)<\/a>, spills can be caused by:<\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n
    <\/p>\n