A benefit versus cost analysis of the United States Coast Guard Oil Prevention Spill program, concluded that efforts to reduce oil spills pays off. Resources allocated to safer working conditions and optimal maintenance suggest that reduced environmental damages could total 3.5 million dollars saved, 1.5 million saved in cleanup costs and approximately 1 million dollars of oil saved. Various ways to prevent oil spillage are the assessment of the technology used in transport and drilling, preparation of response training, improved surveillance of operations, and increased awareness of the dangers of all types of spillage. The primary technique is the mechanical containment and recovery of oil to collect, contain and recover spillage. The primary
