Double-Hull Tanker Legislation: An Assessment of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990
- ISBN-10
- 0309174627
- ISBN-13
- 9780309174626
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 288
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998-02-09
- Publisher
- National Academies Press
- Authors
- Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, Ocean Studies Board, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems
Description
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.
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