**Tanker accident and oil spill off the coast of Morocco - October 1989**.
In 1989, an Iranian-flagged tanker caught fire off the coast of Morocco, spilling approximately 83,000 kiloliters of crude oil. The fire was reportedly caused by a malfunction in the ship's onboard equipment, and the spilled crude oil spread over a wide area along the coast, causing catastrophic damage to the fishing industry and marine ecosystem. In particular, shellfish and crustaceans in coastal areas were severely affected, and local fishermen lost their livelihoods.
Immediately after the accident, the Moroccan government conducted an emergency decontamination operation using chemical dispersants and oil fences, but it took several months to fully restore the area. In addition, tourism was severely impacted, and the damage to the entire local economy was extensive. The accident prompted the Moroccan government to strengthen port safety standards, review tanker operation management, and enhance environmental protection measures in coastal areas.
**Sources**
- Proceedings of the International Maritime Organization: Discussion on the review of regulations after the tanker accident
- Moroccan government official statement: Progress of decontamination activities and future prevention plans
- Marine Pollution Journal: Analysis of the ecological impact on the Moroccan coast and restoration activities
- Local newspaper: Detailed report on the economic damage of the accident and the impact on the local population
- Environmental Protection Agency Report: Oil Spill Impacts and Lessons Learned
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