• 한국산학기술학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국산학기술학회 2010년도 춘계학술발표논문집 2부
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• pp.910-914
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• 2010

A collision between a barge and an oil tanker of Hebei Spirit caused the release of an estimated 12,547 tons of light crude oil into the Yellow Sea off the west coast of Taean-gun, Korea on December 7, 2007. This study was aimed to evaluate exposure conditions and acute health effects in soldiers participating in the Hebei Spirit oil spill cleanup activities and the association between these and the nature of the work and use of protection devices. The sample comprised 2,624 soldiers stratified by working area and number of working days. We divided working area into the coast of Taean-gun(highly polluted area) and other areas affected by Hebei Spirit oil spill. And we divided number of working days into 1-7 days, 8-14 days, 15-21 days and above 22 days. Data were obtained via a structured, self-administered questionnaire and included information on working area, type of working, number of working days, use of protective materials, and acute health effects. Acute health effects were classified into 5 groups: neurological, respiratory, dermatologic, ophthalmic and other symptoms. Data analysis was performed using unconditional logistic regression used to compute odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals. On logistic regression analysis, working on the coast of Taean-gun was significantly associated with increased risk of acute health problems: headache, dizziness, nausea, general fatigue, insomnia, flushed face, sore throat, dry throat, runny nose, cough, sputum, skin irritation, sore eyes, injection of conjunctiva, tear, and low back pain. Furthermore soldiers working more than 21 days were significantly associated with increased risk of acute health problems: insomnia, flushed face, sore throat, runny nose, cough, sputum, tear, low back pain and fever. Accordingly, the exposure to the oil and the subsequent cleanup efforts were suggested to inflict acute health problems on soldiers participating in the Hebei Spirit oil spill cleanup activities.

• 한국항해항만학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국항해항만학회 2004년도 Asia Navigation Conference
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• pp.194-199
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• 2004

The paper does researches and analysis on the process of marine oil spill crisis response (MOSCR), and develops the marine oil spill crisis response simulation exercise system. The system developed by this paper is composed of four subsystems, including the training system of MOSCR, the geographical information system of MOSCR, the marine oil spill control and cleanup decision-making expert system, and the computer simulation exercise system. The paper builds up the applied model system of MOSCR. The system takes the marine oil spill crisis response geographical information system as the platform, which integrates all aspects of MOSCR. This system can offer an oil spill scene to the trainees and simulate the whole process of MOSCR on the interface of GIS.

• 한국해양공학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.35-41
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• 2005

There has been increasing offshore oil exploration, drilling, and production activities, as well as a huge amount of petroleum being transported by tankers and pipelines through the ocean and costal environment. Assessment must be made of the potential risk of damage resulting from the exploration, development and transportation activities. This is achieved through predictive impact evaluations of the fate of hypothetical or real oil spills. VVhen an oil spill occurs, planning and execution of cleanup measures also require the capability to forecast the short-term and long-term behavior of the spilled oil. A great amount of effort has been spent by government agencies, oil industries, and researchers over the past decade to develop more realistic models for oil spills. Numerous oil spill models have been developed and applied, most of which attempt to predict the oil spill fate and behavior. For an actual contingency planning, the oil fate and behavior model should be combined with an oil spill incident model, an environmental impact and risk model and a contingency planning model. The purpose of this review study is to give an overview of existing oil spill models that deal with the physical, chemical, biological, and socia-economical aspects of the incident, fate, and environmental impact of oil spills. After reviewing the existing models, future research needs are suggested. In the study, available oil spill models are separated into oil spill incident, oil spill fate and behavior, environmental impact and risk, and contingency planning models. The processes of the oil spill fate and behavior are reviewed in detail and the characteristics of existing oil spill fate and behavior models are examined and classified so that an ideal model may be identified. Finally, future research needs are discussed.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.385-395
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• 2016

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess exposure to VOCs and PAHs and the health effects on volunteers who participated in an oil spill cleanup in Yeosu. Methods: Atmospheric VOCs were evaluated in the vicinity of the accident site and questionnaire surveys were conducted to identify personal characteristics and acute health symptoms of clean-up workers seven days after the accident. The levels of metabolites of VOCs (t,t-MA, HA, PGA, MA, MHA) and PAHs (2-NAP, 1-OHP, 2-HF, 1-HPH), oxidative stress markers (TABARS, 8-OHdG) in the urine of workers were analyzed. Their correlation was determined by multiple regression analysis with SAS ver. 9.4. Results: Although the concentration of atmospheric VOCs in the residential areas were low at the time of survey, the levels of VOCs and PAHs metabolites in clean-up workers were higher than those in the control group after clean-up activities. The levels of urinary VOC and PAH metabolites were significantly increased after clean-up compared to those measured before participation. The thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS) concentrations were also increased and showed significant correlations with those of metabolites of benzene. Conclusion: This study shows that oil spill clean-up activities affect exposure to VOCs and PAHs and the health of clean-up workers. The results suggest the need for check-ups of participants in oil spill cleaning work.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.166-173
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• 2010

Objectives: On December 7, 2007, the Hebei Spirit oil tanker spilled out 12,547 kl of crude oil on the Yellow Sea 10 km away from the cost of Taean Province, Korea. As the coastline has been contaminated, local residents have been exposed to crude oil. Because the residents were showing many symptoms, we investigated the acute health effects of this oil spill on them. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study consisting of the heavy and moderately oil soaked area in Taean and the lightly oil soaked area in Seocheon. Ten seashore villages were selected from each area, and 10 male and female adults were selected from each village. We interviewed the subjects using a structured questionnaire on the characteristics of residents, the cleanup activities, the perception of oil hazard, depression and anxiety, and the physical symptoms. The odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were analyzed using logistic regression analysis. The logistic regression model was adjusted for age, gender, education, smoking, the perception of oil hazard and anxiousness. Results: The more highly contaminated the area, the more likely it was for residents to be engaged in cleanup activities and have a greater chance of exposure to oil. The indexes of anxiety and depression were higher in the heavy and moderately oil soaked areas. The increased risks of headache, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, tingling of limb, hot flushing, sore throat, cough, runny nose, shortness of breath, itchy skin, rash, and sore eyes were significant. Conclusions: The results suggest that exposure to crude oil is associated with various acute physical symptoms. Long-term investigation is required to monitor the residents' health.

• 해양환경안전학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.282-287
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• 2018

긴급하거나 광역으로 발생한 해상유류오염사고에는 방제정만으로 대응하기에는 한계가 있어서, 해양경찰청 경비함정도 방제작업에 동원된다. 본 연구에서는 소형 경비함정에 적합한 유흡착장비를 개발하였다. 장비는 고정지지대, 폴대, 슬라이드고정부 3개 부속품으로 구성되어 용접 또는 추가 구조물 설치 없이 소형 경비함정 현측 추락방지봉에 간단하게 토글핀으로 결속하는 방식으로 장착 및 분리가 가능하다. 각 부속품의 무게는 고정지지대 약 9.2 kg, 폴대(2개) 약 6.5 kg, 슬라이드 고정부(4개) 약 3.5 kg이며, 좌 우 $180^{\circ}$로 원활하게 움직이는 길이 3 m의 폴대는 갑판 방향으로 접어서 유흡착재 교체작업을 할 수 있다. 본 장비의 개발로 소형 경비함정에서 유흡착재의 투입 및 수거가 용이한 방법으로 개선되어 보다 효율적인 방제작업이 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.82-88
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• 2009

Objectives : Our objective was to examine and evaluate the psychological health of the residents of Taean during the cleanup of the Hebei Spirit(HS) oil spill and to review some factors associated with the results. Methods : A community survey of 71 men and women was conducted 8 weeks after the HS oil spill. Questionnaires used were the PWI(Psychological Well-being Index) scale for psychosocial distress, the CES-D(Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression) scale for depressive symptoms, and a questionnaire created to assess suicidal impulses. Results : The overall prevalence of high-risk psychosocial distress among the study group was 64.2%. The percentages of respondents with scores on the CES-D Scale above 16 and above 21 were 77.6% and 62.7%, respectively. The percentage of respondents categorized as having suicidal impulses was 18.3%. When compared with unexposed groups in the general population taken from various sources, the residents of Taean were 6.5 times as likely to have high stress and 9.4-9.7 times as likely to be depressed. No significant difference in the rate of suicidal impulse was found between the residents of Taean and the general population. Factors associated with high stress, depression, and suicidal impulses were age, a change in income, educational level, number of days working on the cleanup, and positive responses to questions about "affected daily activity" and "hospital visit due to work on cleanup". Conclusions : The results suggest that the HS oil spill had a significant impact on the psychological health of residents of Taean, but the comparability of the unexposed groups is a limitation of the study.

• 해양환경안전학회:학술대회논문집
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• 해양환경안전학회 2004년도 춘계학술발표회
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• pp.73-79
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• 2004

해상에서의 대형 유류유출 사고 발생으로 인한 유류오염은 해양 생태계에 치명적인 영향을 미치게 되극 최종적으로는 인간에게 심각한 위험을 초래하게 된다. 따라서 해안을 접한 많은 나라들은 방제기술 향상을 위한 많은 노력을 하고 있다. 미생물제제를 이용한 유류 제거는 몇몇 국가에서 2차적인 방제방법이나 다른 방제 방법의 대안으로 제한적으로 사용하고 있다. 본 논문에서는 향후 유류사고 발생시 적용을 위해 미생물제제의 분해 효과와 영향을 실험실 규모의 실험을 통해 찾아보았다. 본 논문에서 유출유에 대한 미생물제제의 효과와 효율은 단기적으로 실험실에서 행해진 실험의 결과이므로 실제와는 많은 차이가 있다는 것을 염두에 두고 차후에는 장기적인 현장실험을 통한 미생물 제제를 이용한 유출유의 방제 가능성을 찾아보아야 할 것이다.

• 한국해양환경ㆍ에너지학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.322-331
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• 2016

연안 및 해양에 유출된 기름의 자연적 또는 인위적 제거 경로와 양을 파악하고 방제활동이 필요한 잔류기름 양을 산정하는 것을 유출유 수지분석이라 한다. 2010년 멕시코만 딥워터 호라이즌호 사고 시 개발된 유출유 수지분석 모델은 현장 방제기술 분석 수단의 하나로서 미국 국가사고지휘본부에 방제전략 수립를 위한 핵심적인 정보를 제공하였고 방제활동의 언론 및 대국민 홍보 등에 성공적으로 활용되었다. 본 연구에서는 유출유 수지분석 기법의 이론적 내용을 분석하고 향후 국내 적용 가능성을 검토하였다. 국내외의 재난적 해양오염사고들의 유출유 수지분석 결과를 비교해보면, 유회수기를 활용한 기계적 수거로 유출량 대비 3~8%, 소각 1~5%, 유처리제에 의한 화학적 분산으로 4.8~16%의 기름이 제거되었고, 자연적 풍화작용(증발, 용해, 자연분산 등)에 의해서 37~56%가 제거된 것으로 분석되었다. 이는 유회수기와 함께 소각 및 화학적 분산이 효과적인 해상방제 기술로 적용될 수 있으며, 자연적인 풍화작용 또한 유출유 제거에 효과적임을 보여준다. 유출유 수지분석 모델이 국내 방제활동에 활용되기 위해서는 국내의 계절적 해양환경, 유류 및 방제장비 특성, 방제방법 등을 고려한 최적화된 매개변수 설정연구가 선행되어야 하며, 해안방제에 의한 유출유 제거량 산정 기법이 새로이 개발되어야 한다. 향후 국내 환경에 최적화된 유출유 수지분석 모델을 개발하여 방제 현장에 적용할 경우 보다 체계적이며 신뢰성 있고 일관성 있는 방제전략 수립, 방제작업 현장관리, 대국민 홍보 및 언론 보도 등에 유용하게 활용가능 할 것으로 사료된다.

• 해양환경안전학회지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.355-362
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• 2009

본 연구에서는 유류오염방제교육애 관한 IMO 국제기준, 선진해양국 및 한국 유류오염방제교육을 상호 비교분석하여 향후 우리나리 방제교육과정을 개발하기 위한 연구를 수행하였다. 그 결과, 기본적으로 IMO 모델코스를 기준으로 교육과정을 편성하고, 이 교육의 사전 교육으로 방제기초과정을 신설한다. 그리고 단계별로 연관성 있게 내용을 구성하고 초급단계에서는 현장실습위주로, 상급교육에서는 도상훈련 등 모의훈련 비중을 상향조정한다. 그리고 해안오염에 추가하여 해안방제평가기법 과정을 추가하고, 또한 교육이수자의 최신기술 보완 및 갱신을 위한 보수교육과정을 포함하여 총 9개과정을 개설할 것을 제안한다.