Abstract
Most maritime transport vessels operate with oil-lubricated stern tubes and use lubricating oils for on-deck and submerged machinery. Various studies have investigated the issue of oil-based lubricant discharges into the marine environment. Increased focus on stern tube leakage and the spillage of other types of lubricants used in ocean-going ships has resulted in a need to find alternatives to these oils and ways to monitor and prevent discharge of lubricants during ship operations in ports and at sea. This study examined operational discharges of lubricant oils within ports and harbors, including discharges that occur during transit within the harbor or port and while moored at docs. It did not include inputs that occur en-route or on the open ocean. The study also examined leakage and operational discharge of these lubricants in their application and use in marine shipping machinery. The study excluded accidental spills from vessels during a collision or spills of stored lubricant oils. The two types of lubricating oil inputs that were studied were stern tube leakages and operational discharges. Inputs were estimated based on port visit data by vessel type for 4,708 ports worldwide, as well as by nation. 13 refs., 11 tabs., 1 fig.
Etkin, D S
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- Environmental Research Consulting, Cortlandt Manor, NY (United States)
Citation Formats
Etkin, D S.
Worldwide analysis of in-port vessel operational lubricant discharges and leakages.
Canada: N. p.,
2009.
Web.
Etkin, D S.
Worldwide analysis of in-port vessel operational lubricant discharges and leakages.
Canada.
Etkin, D S.
2009.
"Worldwide analysis of in-port vessel operational lubricant discharges and leakages."
Canada.
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title = {Worldwide analysis of in-port vessel operational lubricant discharges and leakages}
author = {Etkin, D S}
abstractNote = {Most maritime transport vessels operate with oil-lubricated stern tubes and use lubricating oils for on-deck and submerged machinery. Various studies have investigated the issue of oil-based lubricant discharges into the marine environment. Increased focus on stern tube leakage and the spillage of other types of lubricants used in ocean-going ships has resulted in a need to find alternatives to these oils and ways to monitor and prevent discharge of lubricants during ship operations in ports and at sea. This study examined operational discharges of lubricant oils within ports and harbors, including discharges that occur during transit within the harbor or port and while moored at docs. It did not include inputs that occur en-route or on the open ocean. The study also examined leakage and operational discharge of these lubricants in their application and use in marine shipping machinery. The study excluded accidental spills from vessels during a collision or spills of stored lubricant oils. The two types of lubricating oil inputs that were studied were stern tube leakages and operational discharges. Inputs were estimated based on port visit data by vessel type for 4,708 ports worldwide, as well as by nation. 13 refs., 11 tabs., 1 fig.}
place = {Canada}
year = {2009}
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}
title = {Worldwide analysis of in-port vessel operational lubricant discharges and leakages}
author = {Etkin, D S}
abstractNote = {Most maritime transport vessels operate with oil-lubricated stern tubes and use lubricating oils for on-deck and submerged machinery. Various studies have investigated the issue of oil-based lubricant discharges into the marine environment. Increased focus on stern tube leakage and the spillage of other types of lubricants used in ocean-going ships has resulted in a need to find alternatives to these oils and ways to monitor and prevent discharge of lubricants during ship operations in ports and at sea. This study examined operational discharges of lubricant oils within ports and harbors, including discharges that occur during transit within the harbor or port and while moored at docs. It did not include inputs that occur en-route or on the open ocean. The study also examined leakage and operational discharge of these lubricants in their application and use in marine shipping machinery. The study excluded accidental spills from vessels during a collision or spills of stored lubricant oils. The two types of lubricating oil inputs that were studied were stern tube leakages and operational discharges. Inputs were estimated based on port visit data by vessel type for 4,708 ports worldwide, as well as by nation. 13 refs., 11 tabs., 1 fig.}
place = {Canada}
year = {2009}
month = {Jul}
}