Oil Spill Risks From Tank Vessel Lightering

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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.

ISBN10: 0309061903	ISBN13: 9780309061902
Format: Paperback	Pages: 144
Publisher: National Academies Press	GoodReads Rating: 0
Author: Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, Ocean Studies Board, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, Marine Board,

Oil Spill Risks From Tank Vessel Lightering

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