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Environmental Protection In The Lithuanian Shipping Company (Lisco), Tadas Vaivada Dec 1997

Environmental Protection In The Lithuanian Shipping Company (Lisco), Tadas Vaivada

World Maritime University Dissertations

This dissertation provides an overview of the marine environment protection issue on the ships of Lithuanian Shipping Company. The Lithuanian Shipping Company LISCO is the biggest shipping company in Lithuania. Until 1991 LISCO was a part of the USSR merchant fleet and could not carry out not only the whole policy of the company independently from Moscow but even a policy of environmental protection from pollution from ships. After 1991, when Lithuania achieved independence from the USSR, LISCO has became an independent state company. LISCO has worked for only 7 years in the free shipping market, so, it is interesting …

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Analysis Of Recent Marine Pollution Problems And Effects Arising From Sea Transport Activities In Jakarta Bay, Nahduddin Dec 1997

Analysis Of Recent Marine Pollution Problems And Effects Arising From Sea Transport Activities In Jakarta Bay, Nahduddin

World Maritime University Dissertations

This dissertation, a study of the “Analysis of Recent Marine Pollution Problems and Effects Arising from Sea Transport Activities in Jakarta Bay”, was prepared for the Research and Development Agency under the Indonesian Ministry of Communications. The results of the study are applicable to other areas of Indonesian territorial waters. as the problems related to sea transportation seem to be of a similar nature in most areas. Marine pollution problems and effects are only one of the environmental problems that the world faces today. However, it has afar and wide-reaching impact on the globe and its population, thus making it …

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Developing A New Bscmsa Program For Future Maritime Safety Officers At The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, Benjamin Lorenzo Dela Cuesta Dec 1997

Developing A New Bscmsa Program For Future Maritime Safety Officers At The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, Benjamin Lorenzo Dela Cuesta

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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Bulk Carriers Disasters : Loading Problems And Solutions For Increased Safety At Sea, Zouhaier Kaddour Dec 1997

Bulk Carriers Disasters : Loading Problems And Solutions For Increased Safety At Sea, Zouhaier Kaddour

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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Maritime Casualties And The Lessons To Be Learned : Their Application And Use In The Maritime Teaching And Training Process, Raimi Owolabi Dec 1997

Maritime Casualties And The Lessons To Be Learned : Their Application And Use In The Maritime Teaching And Training Process, Raimi Owolabi

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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Um Journalism Student Earns Prestigious Internship, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations Dec 1997

Um Journalism Student Earns Prestigious Internship, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

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Module Embedding, Atanas Radenski Dec 1997

Module Embedding, Atanas Radenski

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

This paper proposes a code reuse mechanism called module embedding that enables the building of new modules from existing ones through inheritance, overriding of procedures, and overriding of types; the paper also describes an implementation scheme for this mechanism. Module embedding is beneficial when modules and classes are used in combination and need to be extended together, or when modules are more appropriate medium than classes.

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Um Offers Financial Aid Information Sessions, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations Dec 1997

Um Offers Financial Aid Information Sessions, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

No abstract provided.

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Saint Raphael Healthcare System, 1997 Annual Report, Saint Raphael Healthcare System Dec 1997

Saint Raphael Healthcare System, 1997 Annual Report, Saint Raphael Healthcare System

Hospital of St. Raphael Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

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Opening Address By Alhaji Saidu Mohammed, Saidu Mohammed Dec 1997

Opening Address By Alhaji Saidu Mohammed, Saidu Mohammed

Economic and Financial Review

This is the opening address delivered by Alhaji Saidu Mohammed at the in-house seminar on reviving Nigeria's non-oil sector for economic development for CBN executive staff held at Jos, September 2 - 5, 1997.

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Appraisal Of Past And Present Policy Measures For Reviving Nigeria's Non-Oil Sector And Policy Implications For The Future, A. P. Awoseyila Dec 1997

Appraisal Of Past And Present Policy Measures For Reviving Nigeria's Non-Oil Sector And Policy Implications For The Future, A. P. Awoseyila

Economic and Financial Review

The objective of this paper is to review the major non-oil sector policy measures from I 960 to date, appraise them in the context of growth in output; and to put on record the implications for future policy direction. The rest of the paper is organized into three Sections. Section II reviews the major policy measures (past and present). The focus of the section is the articulation of policies and strategies adopted to diversify the productive base and stimulate growth of the non-oil sector. Section III appraises the effectiveness of the measures as well as their shortcomings, while Section IV …

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Miller V. Zellmer : Brief Of Appellee, Utah Court Of Appeals Dec 1997

Miller V. Zellmer : Brief Of Appellee, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (1996–2006)

No abstract provided.

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Um Journalism Students Earn Prestigious Internships, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations Dec 1997

Um Journalism Students Earn Prestigious Internships, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

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The Deceptively Disparate Treatment Of Business And Investment Interest Expense Under A Cash-Flow Consumption Tax And A Schanz-Haig-Simons Income Tax, J. Clifton Fleming, Jr. Dec 1997

The Deceptively Disparate Treatment Of Business And Investment Interest Expense Under A Cash-Flow Consumption Tax And A Schanz-Haig-Simons Income Tax, J. Clifton Fleming, Jr.

Faculty Scholarship

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Proposals For Restructuring The Marine Department In Aqaba Port, Jordan, Walid A.S. Al-Suheimat Dec 1997

Proposals For Restructuring The Marine Department In Aqaba Port, Jordan, Walid A.S. Al-Suheimat

World Maritime University Dissertations

Today’s shipping industry has become an over-regulated industry where safety and the marine environment protection can not be compromised. This modern global arrangement requires a heightened efficient and competent maritime administrations to control and observe their national fleet. Hence, the main aim of this dissertation is to promote and enhance the marine safety and pollution prevention through restructuring the Marine Department at The Port of Aqaba by proposing and recommending feasible solutions. The Marine Department’s role in Port of Aqaba is essential as it is the sole authority controlling and enforcing national safety related maritime legislation. Its roles significance has …

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Proposal For Improving Maritime Safety In Jordan With Emphasis On The Engineer's Role, Moain Al-Zoubi Dec 1997

Proposal For Improving Maritime Safety In Jordan With Emphasis On The Engineer's Role, Moain Al-Zoubi

World Maritime University Dissertations

This dissertation is a study for improving maritime safety in Jordan with a focus on the marine engineers role. The topic evaluates the current situation of maritime authority structure and safety procedures in all maritime activities. The objective of this proposal is to set out general guidance to improve the planning, management and operational procedures of safety matters in all maritime fields in Jordan. The topic discusses four important areas deemed necessary to improve maritime safety in Jordan, with emphasis on the role of the marine engineer in each area. The first is administrative and management, the second is legal …

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Establishing Statutory Safety Equipment Standards For Cargo Ships And Pleasure Vessels Under 500 Gross Tonnage : A Proposal For Malta, John Alden Dec 1997

Establishing Statutory Safety Equipment Standards For Cargo Ships And Pleasure Vessels Under 500 Gross Tonnage : A Proposal For Malta, John Alden

World Maritime University Dissertations

The dissertation is based on the author’s examination of the safety equipment requirements that have been established by Flag States on a national or regional level together with those developed as guidelines by recognised organizations. The first five chapters are a general description and examination of the regulations of a selection of Flag States and organisations that includes also the author’s analysis of various requirements that in his view may have been dealt with in a more complete manner. The captioned chapters are supplemented by 8 appendices that, in tabular form, present the safety equipment requirements. The tables, which have …

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Developing A Regulatory Framework For The Liberian Small-Craft Program, Yvonne Clinton Dec 1997

Developing A Regulatory Framework For The Liberian Small-Craft Program, Yvonne Clinton

World Maritime University Dissertations

This dissertation is a way of discussing the future of the Liberian Small-craft Program. The main objective is to develop regulations that could be useful if adopted by the program. The regulations are centred on safety appliances like fire equipment, lifesaving. aids to navigation and radio equipment. The historical development of the Liberian Maritime Program is briefly discussed as well as the need to address issues which concern small-craft, which should otherwise be operating under this program. The safety of small-craft is of great importance both internationally and locally. The importance of training ship personnel in handling the ship and …

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The Cost Effective Quality Maintenance Of Ship Containers : Management And Technical Practices Which Reflect High Standards Of Containers In The Ceylon Shipping Corporation, H.M. Ajith Dehipola Dec 1997

The Cost Effective Quality Maintenance Of Ship Containers : Management And Technical Practices Which Reflect High Standards Of Containers In The Ceylon Shipping Corporation, H.M. Ajith Dehipola

World Maritime University Dissertations

This dissertation seems to highlight the need of have a quality repair standards to develop, implement and oversee the container repairs in the Ceylon shipping corporation. The mechanism and process through which this can be achieved is examined and explained by the author in a manner which can be understood by the readers in the late chapters. It is also emphasised, in this work that the need exist for properly and highly trained personal to fulfil the required standards in container repairs. It is fairly clear that, the life of a container is depend from many factors. Some of the …

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Outrigger Design And The Stability Of Outrigger Boats, Benedicto Mercado Selirio Dec 1997

Outrigger Design And The Stability Of Outrigger Boats, Benedicto Mercado Selirio

World Maritime University Dissertations

Philippine outrigger boats are small wooden boats that have the distinct characteristics of a very slender hull and bamboo outriggers at each side. The study focuses on the outrigger design and their effect on boat stability. The main idea is to see if there is any design flaw to make the boat susceptible to capsizing. The paper briefly looks into the social and economic significance of outrigger boats in the Philippines and their various uses. It examines recent boat accidents involving boats that capsized and their probable cause. A review of basic outrigger boat parts introduces readers to the boat …

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Vietnam Register Of Shipping With Emphasis On Survey Quality For Sea-Going Ships, Duy Quy Vo Dec 1997

Vietnam Register Of Shipping With Emphasis On Survey Quality For Sea-Going Ships, Duy Quy Vo

World Maritime University Dissertations

The dissertation is an analytical of the factors affecting the survey quality and some solutions suggested to the Vietnam Register of Shipping as to improve the survey quality for sea-going ships. In chapters I and II, a brief look is taken of the overall view with regard to the Vietnam maritime industry and the role of the Vietnam Register of Shipping in assuring of maritime safety. In the reforming stage, due to the competition from the foreign classification societies on technical supervision for sea-going ships, the survey quality, which is the essential matters arising, is being considered by the Vietnam …

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Fire Safety In Connection With The Transport And Handling Of Dangerous Cargoes In Port Areas, Adama Sy Dec 1997

Fire Safety In Connection With The Transport And Handling Of Dangerous Cargoes In Port Areas, Adama Sy

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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Proposal For An Effective Legal Framework To Protect The Marine Environment From Pollution : The Case Of Plastic Garbage Pollution In The Coastal Waters Of Tanzania, Farida Idrisa Dec 1997

Proposal For An Effective Legal Framework To Protect The Marine Environment From Pollution : The Case Of Plastic Garbage Pollution In The Coastal Waters Of Tanzania, Farida Idrisa

World Maritime University Dissertations

There is an increasing amount of man-made debris that litterthe world's oceans and coastal waters, and associated problems which this brings. This debris consists mostly of persistent materials such as plastics, metal. glass and rubber. This dissertation provides an insight into problems and threats associated with plastic garbage. 'Apart from its persistence in the environment, plastics float for years and are concentrated into specific location by ocean currents causing permanent and irreversible damage to the marine ecosystem. Thus, sources and impacts of plastics into the marine environment are discussed. The increase in population. industrialisation. urbanisation and the rising standards of …

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Legal And Organisational Considerations For Preventing Marine Pollution During Sihanoukville Development, Sideth Mak Dec 1997

Legal And Organisational Considerations For Preventing Marine Pollution During Sihanoukville Development, Sideth Mak

World Maritime University Dissertations

The study investigates the management and strategic planning for preventing marine pollution in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. The initial chapters consider the natural marine resources and concepts of sustainable development in Sihanoukville area. The later chapters of the study looks into the effects and hazards pollution and its effect to marine life and human health. The problems brought about by industrial developments and rapid urbanisation were also investigated and identified in this study. Furthemore, the paper also considers the present regulatory functions of government agencies and the role of private individuals and entities concerning these pollution problems. Steps and possible solutions for …

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Computer Based Laboratory Simulation In Maritime Education, Ramdane Ait-Mokhtar Dec 1997

Computer Based Laboratory Simulation In Maritime Education, Ramdane Ait-Mokhtar

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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Development Of A Tunisian Centre For Training Of Ratings And Port Workers And For Short Courses, Karem Mansour Dec 1997

Development Of A Tunisian Centre For Training Of Ratings And Port Workers And For Short Courses, Karem Mansour

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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Comparative Analysis And Improvement Of Onboard And Shore-Based Machinery Maintenance In Sierra Leone, Ibrahim C. Sesay Dec 1997

Comparative Analysis And Improvement Of Onboard And Shore-Based Machinery Maintenance In Sierra Leone, Ibrahim C. Sesay

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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Engine Room Simulator For Marine Engineering Cadets In Polyteknik Ungku Omar (Puo), Malaysia, Lee Chnua Yee Dec 1997

Engine Room Simulator For Marine Engineering Cadets In Polyteknik Ungku Omar (Puo), Malaysia, Lee Chnua Yee

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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Air Pollution From Marine Diesel Engines And Its Application To Met Maritime Education And Training, Jinliang Yuan Dec 1997

Air Pollution From Marine Diesel Engines And Its Application To Met Maritime Education And Training, Jinliang Yuan

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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Protection Of Bangladesh Waters Against Accidental Oil Pollution From Ships, Khondaker Md. Asaduzzaman Dec 1997

Protection Of Bangladesh Waters Against Accidental Oil Pollution From Ships, Khondaker Md. Asaduzzaman

World Maritime University Dissertations

Bangladesh, as being a flag, coastal and port state, has a genuine concern about the threat of oil pollution from marine transportation in its waters. However, her concern for accidental oil pollution from ships is not adequately matched by appropriate preventive and remedial measures. As a result, the country continues to be in an absolutely vulnerable position with respect to the dangers of oil pollution. This dissertation is a study of the need for and the ways of protecting the marine environment of Bangladesh from oil pollution incidents. The threats of accidental spills in Bangladesh waters are discussed and the …

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