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Languages : en
Pages : 622

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Author: Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309043778
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 381

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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.

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries
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Category : Cargo preference
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation
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Category : Tankers
Languages : en
Pages : 388

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Author: Tanker Structure Co-Operative Forum Staff
Publisher: Hyperion Books
ISBN: 9781856090933
Category : Ballast (Ships)
Languages : en
Pages : 360

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Author: Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309063701
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 287

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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.

Author: United States. Maritime Subsidy Board
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Category : Maritime law
Languages : en
Pages : 1110

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Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries
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Category : Shipbuilding
Languages : en
Pages : 96

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Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce
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Languages : en
Pages : 1258

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Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation
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Category : Tankers
Languages : en
Pages : 384

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