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Factors Contributing to Oil Pipeline Leakages in Tanzania Ports

Rajabu Chaka, Benjamin Mbeba Meli and Lucas Pastory Mwisila

Abstract

This paper employed the data from the study conducted at Dares Salaam port aimed to examine the factors contributing to oil pipeline leakages in Tanzania ports. Specifically, the study focused on identifying factors contributing to oil pipeline leakages, exploring installation techniques for the pipelines and evaluating the efficacy of current leakage protection measures for the pipelines in place at Dar es Salaam port. The study adopted exploratory research design and both quantitative and qualitative approaches to collect primary data from 92 actual respondents with aid of questionnaires and interview guide selected through simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS V26 in descriptive and inferential statistical analysis while qualitative data was analyzed through content analysis. Findings of the study revealed concerns about: factors contributing to oil pipelines leakages, installation techniques and leakage protection measures in pipeline infrastructures. It suggests gaps in maintenance documentation, installation techniques, and the effectiveness of marine paint against formation of corrosion, monitoring systems, and personnel training. The study emphasizes the need for infrastructure upgrades, regulatory oversight, and stakeholder collaboration to address factors causing oil pipeline leakages in Tanzania Ports, including types of pipelines used, installation techniques, and corrosion prevention measures. Recommendations include improving maintenance practices, enhancing installation standards, investing in leakages protection measures, conducting regular inspection, and promoting collaboration among stakeholders to improve safety standards and prevent future leakages.

Keywords

Pipeline networkspipeline corrosionOil Merchant Companiesenvironmental

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