It should be noted that this study is based on the results of hypothetical
simulations based on past sea conditions and past oil spill accident
statistics, not on data from a specific real oil spill accident, and so this
work should not be used to assess a specific oil spill accident. Nevertheless,
our results can complement the estimation of trajectories of possible
spill accidents and could be used to formulate oil spill contamination
response and strategies. Our results also help improve our understanding
of the possible pollution risk of spill accidents.