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The Impact Of Northern Sea Route On China’S Shipping Industry, Minyu Tang
The Impact Of Northern Sea Route On China’S Shipping Industry, Minyu Tang
World Maritime University Dissertations
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Quantification Of The Impacts Of Water Hyacinth On Riparian Communities In Cameroon And Assessment Of An Appropriate Method Of Control : The Case Of The Wouri River Basin, Jenette Tifuh. Mujingni Epse Cho
Quantification Of The Impacts Of Water Hyacinth On Riparian Communities In Cameroon And Assessment Of An Appropriate Method Of Control : The Case Of The Wouri River Basin, Jenette Tifuh. Mujingni Epse Cho
World Maritime University Dissertations
Some plants, when transported to non-endemic areas undergo reproduction and rapid growth and will out-compete native plants and become weeds. These weeds then become troublesome giving rise to socioeconomic and environmental impacts. Water hyacinth (Eicchornia crassipes), one of such weeds is often considered the world’s worst invasive aquatic species of weed, indigenous to the Amazon Basin of South America and has spread over the years to various areas in Africa and Asia. This dissertation analyses the problem of water hyacinth infestation in the Wouri River Basin, done through the quantification of its socio-economic and environmental impacts on riparian communities. It …
Global Approach And Regional Cooperation Of Black Sea Countries On The Problem Of Invasive Species, Anna Rabotnova
Global Approach And Regional Cooperation Of Black Sea Countries On The Problem Of Invasive Species, Anna Rabotnova
World Maritime University Dissertations
The productivity of water ecosystems plays a significant role in the development of human society. People delimitate oceans and the seas, however, ocean creatures are not familiar with those boundaries exist for them. They freely “travel” all over the world in and on ships, invade new ecosystems and harm them. Invasive alien species are now globally recognized as one of the biggest problems in shipping, which impacts environment, social economics and human health. Due to the international nature of shipping, it is positively to eliminate the problem of invasive species, but only to find the most efficient ways of controlling …
A Study On The Oversight Scheme Over Recognized Organizations Under The International Instruments, Jong Chul Park
A Study On The Oversight Scheme Over Recognized Organizations Under The International Instruments, Jong Chul Park
World Maritime University Dissertations
This dissertation is a study on the oversight scheme over recognized organizations acting on behalf of flag States for consistent and effective implementation of international instruments. A brief history of classification societies, which account for the most recognized organizations, is dealt with and the concept of recognized organizations and their significance is looked into in the first stage. The legal background of delegation of flag States’ authority to recognized organizations is examined, categorized by legal instruments developed by IMO and ILO. Categories of recognized organizations are identified through consideration of their capability and performance aspects. Consolidated audit summary reports (CASR) …
Underwater Timber Harvesting On The Volta Lake : Implications For The Environment And Transportation, Nana Raymond Lawrence. Ofosu-Boateng
Underwater Timber Harvesting On The Volta Lake : Implications For The Environment And Transportation, Nana Raymond Lawrence. Ofosu-Boateng
World Maritime University Dissertations
This dissertation is a study of the ramifications of underwater timber harvest for the environment and marine transport safety. The study is focused on the Volta Lake, located in Ghana. The work begins with a brief account of underwater timber harvesting in other parts of the world. Particular attention is paid to the modus operandi employed in the harvest and the effects for the country or region where this is taking place. A summary of the benefits and problems of underwater timber harvest is noted, following the selected global account. The dissertation then narrates the history of how timber came …