Reassessment of the Marine Salvage Posture of the United States

Reassessment of the Marine Salvage Posture of the United States
ISBN-10
0309051495
ISBN-13
9780309051491
Category
Science
Pages
144
Language
English
Published
1994-02-01
Publisher
National Academies Press
Authors
National Research Council, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems

Description

Prompt and effective response to time-critical ship casualties and emergencies, for example, by refloating stranded ships, can prevent marine pollution and economic disruption of ports and waterways. The marine salvage industry, which conducts this work, has undergone significant changes in the past two decades. This book evaluates these changes and assesses the adequacy of marine salvage in the United States. Among the issues addressed are conditions in the salvage industry; emergency response-time; national salvage policy; workforce needs; salvage techniques; and the contribution of the Navy to the national salvage capability.

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