Tanker spills: Prevention by design

Technical Report · Tue Feb 12 00:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:5465696

The study, prompted by the March 1989 grounding of the EXXON VALDEZ in Prince William Sound, Alaska, focused on how alternative tank vessel (tanker and barge) designs might influence the safety of personnel, property, and the environment, and at what cost. In selecting designs to be considered, the committee included certain operational options that might minimize the oil spilled in an accident. The study did not consider means of averting accidents, altering the form of cargo, or responding to oil spills.

• Research Organization: National Research Council, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 5465696
• Report Number(s): PB-91-205427/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING
02 PETROLEUM
BARGES
DESIGN
OIL SPILLS
MITIGATION
TANKER SHIPS
COST ESTIMATION
MARITIME TRANSPORT
PETROLEUM
SAFETY ENGINEERING
WATER POLLUTION ABATEMENT
ENERGY SOURCES
ENGINEERING
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
POLLUTION ABATEMENT
SHIPS
TRANSPORT
420205* - Engineering- Transport & Storage Facilities- (1980-)
020900 - Petroleum- Environmental Aspects