Oil Spill Risks From Tank Vessel Lightering
Title | Oil Spill Risks From Tank Vessel Lightering PDF eBook |
Author | Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 140 |
Release | 1998-12-24 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0309061903 |
The safety record of lightering (the transfer of petroleum cargo at sea from a large tanker to smaller ones) has been excellent in U.S. waters in recent years, as evidenced by the very low rate of spillage of oil both in absolute terms and compared with all other tanker-related accidental spills. The lightering safety record is likely to be maintained or even improved in the future as overall quality improvements in the shipping industry are implemented. Risks can be reduced even further through measures that enhance sound lightering standards and practices, support cooperative industry efforts to maintain safety, and increase the availability of essential information to shipping companies and mariners. Only continued vigilance and attention to safety initiatives can avert serious accidents involving tankers carrying large volumes of oil.
Oil Spill Risks From Tank Vessel Lightering
Title | Oil Spill Risks From Tank Vessel Lightering PDF eBook |
Author | Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 140 |
Release | 1998-11-24 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0309173582 |
The safety record of lightering (the transfer of petroleum cargo at sea from a large tanker to smaller ones) has been excellent in U.S. waters in recent years, as evidenced by the very low rate of spillage of oil both in absolute terms and compared with all other tanker-related accidental spills. The lightering safety record is likely to be maintained or even improved in the future as overall quality improvements in the shipping industry are implemented. Risks can be reduced even further through measures that enhance sound lightering standards and practices, support cooperative industry efforts to maintain safety, and increase the availability of essential information to shipping companies and mariners. Only continued vigilance and attention to safety initiatives can avert serious accidents involving tankers carrying large volumes of oil.
Double-Hull Tanker Legislation
Title | Double-Hull Tanker Legislation PDF eBook |
Author | Marine Board |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 286 |
Release | 1998-02-23 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0309518288 |
The passage of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) by Congress and subsequent modifications of international maritime regulations resulted in a far-reaching change in the design of tank vessels. Double-hull rather than single-hull tankers are now the industry standard, and nearly all ships in the world maritime oil transportation fleet are expected to have double hulls by about 2020. This book assesses the impact of the double hull and related provisions of OPA 90 on ship safety, protection of the marine environment, and the economic viability and operational makeup of the maritime oil transportation industry. The influence of international conventions on tank vessel design and operation is addressed. Owners and operators of domestic and international tank vessel fleets, shipyard operators, marine architects, classification societies, environmentalists, and state and federal regulators will find this book useful.
Tanker Spills
Title | Tanker Spills PDF eBook |
Author | Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 381 |
Release | 1991-02-01 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0309043778 |
Can we design an oil tanker that meets our complex demands for environmental protection, economical operation, and crew safety? This volume evaluates and ranks a wide variety of tank ship hull designs proposed by experts around the world. Based on extensive research and studies, the book explores the implications of our rising demand for petroleum and increase in tanker operations; U.S. government regulations and U.S. Coast Guard policies regarding designs for new tank vessel construction; how new ship design would affect crew safety, maintenance, inspection, and other technical issues; the prospects for retrofitting existing tankers to reduce the risk of oil spills; and more. The conclusions and recommendations will be particularly important to maritime safety regulators in the United States and abroad; naval architects; ship operators and engineers; and officials in the petroleum, shipping, and marine insurance industries.
Oil Transportation by Tankers
Title | Oil Transportation by Tankers PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment |
Publisher | |
Pages | 334 |
Release | 1975 |
Genre | Marine pollution |
ISBN |
Examines the safety problems of oil tankers which could threaten the ecology and quality of the oceans and coastal areas.
Oil Spills from Non-tank Vessels
Title | Oil Spills from Non-tank Vessels PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard |
Publisher | |
Pages | 124 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Liability for oil pollution damages |
ISBN |
Tanker Spills
Title | Tanker Spills PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Tank Vessel Design |
Publisher | |
Pages | 366 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Oil pollution of the sea |
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