**Tanker collision and oil spill in the Strait of Malacca - August 1992**.

**Tanker collision and oil spill in the Strait of Malacca - August 1992**.

In 1992, the Japanese-flagged tanker "Nagasaki Spirit" collided with a cargo ship in the Strait of Malacca, spilling approximately 1,000 tons of crude oil. The accident had far-reaching consequences, as this area is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world. The spilled crude oil caused extensive damage to the surrounding marine ecosystem and coastal fisheries.

After the accident, as an emergency response, marine conservation groups and neighboring countries cooperated to deploy oil fences and recover the spilled crude oil. However, it took several months to fully recover the oil. This accident served as a catalyst for a strong awareness of the need to ensure navigational safety in the Strait of Malacca and the need for international marine pollution prevention regulations.

**Sources**.
- Proceedings of the International Maritime Organization: Response to Accident and Strengthening of Navigation Safety Regulations in the Strait of Malacca
- Malaysian government official statement detailing accident response and environmental impact
- Environmental group report: ecological damage caused by the oil spill and the state of recovery
- Local newspaper: Social and economic impact of the accident
- Marine Pollution Journal: Post-accident international response and prevention measures