Purposeful Jettison of Petroleum Cargo (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780309050814)

This book addresses the problem of deliberate discharge of petroleum cargo during salvage operations. It assesses the implications for shipping and marine environmental protection; documents the need to clarify U.S. law concerning intentional discharges of petroleum cargoes to save ships and prevent the loss of larger amounts of cargo; considers the implications of advances in oil spill contingency planning, environmental data acquisition and spill trajectory forecasting; and makes recommendations concerning the feasibility of developing guidelines for deciding whether to discharge oil intentionally.

Author: National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sci,Commission on Engineering and Technical
ISBN-10: 0309050812
ISBN-13: 9780309050814
Publisher: National Academies Press
Language: English
Published: 02/01/1994
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.52w x 0.57d