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Intermodal transport; shipping; environmental protection; chemical transportation; Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultation Organization; IMO; Chemical Code; MARPOL
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Study Of The Ocean Transportation Of Chemicals, Joseph A. Meyertholen
Study Of The Ocean Transportation Of Chemicals, Joseph A. Meyertholen
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The growth of the chemical industry over the past 30 years has contributed significantly to the increased volume of hazardous cargo transported by ocean vessel. The properties of some chemicals in commerce, particularly intermediate products, are such that their movement represents a risk to society in terms of environmental damage, bodily injury, and carcinogenic effects that may not surface for years. This study traces the development of the ocean chemical transportation system with emphasis on the technology, management and regulatory regime that has evolved to control these risks. Selected incidents involving hazardous chemical cargoes are reviewed, highlighting the industry and …