Tanker navigation safety standards: Appropriate crew size. A study required by section 4111(b)(1) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990

Technical Report · Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:420144

This document presents the results gathered in response to the congressional mandate contained in Section 4111 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-380) to determine appropriate crew sizes on tankers. The definition of `appropriate crew size` is based on the objective of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, to ensure pollution prevention through safe navigation of vessels carrying hazardous substances and/or oil. The report addresses crew size and the impact of laws, implementing regulations, operating practices, ship and automation status, and potential changes thereof, on crew size.

• Research Organization: Coast Guard, Washington, DC (United States). Office of Standards Evaluation and Development
• OSTI ID: 420144
• Report Number(s): PB-97-111611/XAB; TRN: 63581375
• Resource Relation: Other Information: DN: See also PB--97-111629; PBD: Apr 1996
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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TANKER SHIPS
SAFETY STANDARDS
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