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Underwater Timber Harvesting On The Volta Lake : Implications For The Environment And Transportation, Nana Raymond Lawrence. Ofosu-Boateng Dec 2011

Underwater Timber Harvesting On The Volta Lake : Implications For The Environment And Transportation, Nana Raymond Lawrence. Ofosu-Boateng

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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 …


Global Approach And Regional Cooperation Of Black Sea Countries On The Problem Of Invasive Species, Anna Rabotnova Dec 2011

Global Approach And Regional Cooperation Of Black Sea Countries On The Problem Of Invasive Species, Anna Rabotnova

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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 Dec 2011

A Study On The Oversight Scheme Over Recognized Organizations Under The International Instruments, Jong Chul Park

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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) …


Air Emissions : The Effects On The Shipping Industry And Ports : Implications For The Port Of Singapore, Ling Ling Jolyn Tay Dec 2010

Air Emissions : The Effects On The Shipping Industry And Ports : Implications For The Port Of Singapore, Ling Ling Jolyn Tay

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No abstract provided.


Oil Spill Contingency Management, Its Financial Arrangement And Implications In The South Asian Region, Agampodi Jagath Mendis. Gunasekara Dec 2010

Oil Spill Contingency Management, Its Financial Arrangement And Implications In The South Asian Region, Agampodi Jagath Mendis. Gunasekara

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No abstract provided.


The Environmental Analysis In Ship Investment Decision-Making, Zhangzhang Ding Jul 2010

The Environmental Analysis In Ship Investment Decision-Making, Zhangzhang Ding

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No abstract provided.


Research On The Competitiveness Of China Hn Chemical Shipping Company, Yue Luan Jul 2010

Research On The Competitiveness Of China Hn Chemical Shipping Company, Yue Luan

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No abstract provided.


Challenges Towards Fuel Cell Adoption On Board Merchant Ships, Rona Riantini Dec 2009

Challenges Towards Fuel Cell Adoption On Board Merchant Ships, Rona Riantini

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No abstract provided.


Protecting Marine Biodiversity In The South Eastern Pacific Ocean, Javier P. Gonzalez Dec 2008

Protecting Marine Biodiversity In The South Eastern Pacific Ocean, Javier P. Gonzalez

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No abstract provided.


Effective Implementation Of Emission Control Area Towards Cleaner Shipping Operations : Focusing On Sulphur Oxides (Sox) Emission Reducation, Fajar Nugraha Dec 2008

Effective Implementation Of Emission Control Area Towards Cleaner Shipping Operations : Focusing On Sulphur Oxides (Sox) Emission Reducation, Fajar Nugraha

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No abstract provided.


Effective Implementation Of The International Convention For The Safe And Environmentally Sound Recycling Of Ships, Ji Hoon Suk Dec 2007

Effective Implementation Of The International Convention For The Safe And Environmentally Sound Recycling Of Ships, Ji Hoon Suk

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No abstract provided.


The Arctic Sea Routes : Marine Environmental Impacts On Effect Of The Climate Change And Opening Of The Passages For International Shipping Traffic, Mohamed A. Essallamy Dec 2007

The Arctic Sea Routes : Marine Environmental Impacts On Effect Of The Climate Change And Opening Of The Passages For International Shipping Traffic, Mohamed A. Essallamy

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No abstract provided.


How The Suez Canal Can Contribute To The Reduction Of Air Pollution From Ships, Mohamed Moustafa Abbas El Kalla Dec 2006

How The Suez Canal Can Contribute To The Reduction Of Air Pollution From Ships, Mohamed Moustafa Abbas El Kalla

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No abstract provided.


Environmental Issues In Coastal Waters - Pakistan As A Case Study, Naved Sayied Dec 2006

Environmental Issues In Coastal Waters - Pakistan As A Case Study, Naved Sayied

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No abstract provided.


Safety Management In Shipping : An Historical Comparison To The State Of The Art, Ronald Amanyire Dec 2006

Safety Management In Shipping : An Historical Comparison To The State Of The Art, Ronald Amanyire

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No abstract provided.


Impacts Of Climate Change On Maritime Industries, Md. Golam Mahabub Sarwar Dec 2005

Impacts Of Climate Change On Maritime Industries, Md. Golam Mahabub Sarwar

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No abstract provided.


Practices Towards Cleaner Ships And Sustainable Social Development, Prasant Kumar Padhi Dec 2004

Practices Towards Cleaner Ships And Sustainable Social Development, Prasant Kumar Padhi

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No abstract provided.


The Internationalization, Unilateralism And Regionalization Of Maritime Safety And Protection Of The Marine Environment : A Comparative Study, Janeta Toma Dec 2002

The Internationalization, Unilateralism And Regionalization Of Maritime Safety And Protection Of The Marine Environment : A Comparative Study, Janeta Toma

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No abstract provided.


The Validity Of Oil Spill Combating Methods : The Decision Making Process : A Critical Study, Mohab Mahmoud Abou-Elkawam Dec 2002

The Validity Of Oil Spill Combating Methods : The Decision Making Process : A Critical Study, Mohab Mahmoud Abou-Elkawam

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No abstract provided.


Environmental Impact Assessment Of Oil And Gas Exploration And Production In The Gulf Of Mexico, Ricardo Eliseo Valdes Cerda Dec 2002

Environmental Impact Assessment Of Oil And Gas Exploration And Production In The Gulf Of Mexico, Ricardo Eliseo Valdes Cerda

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No abstract provided.


Marine Ecosystems And The Role Of Marine Protected Areas As Sustainable Development Strategies, Usen Asuquo Umana Dec 2001

Marine Ecosystems And The Role Of Marine Protected Areas As Sustainable Development Strategies, Usen Asuquo Umana

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No abstract provided.


Tanker Accidents : Double Hull Is Not The Only Viable Alternative, Mukkadayil Paily John Dec 2000

Tanker Accidents : Double Hull Is Not The Only Viable Alternative, Mukkadayil Paily John

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No abstract provided.


Moving To Zero : The Potential For Improving Environmental Protection Under The Discharge Regime Of Annex I Of Marpol 73/78, Md. Shafiqul Islam Dec 2000

Moving To Zero : The Potential For Improving Environmental Protection Under The Discharge Regime Of Annex I Of Marpol 73/78, Md. Shafiqul Islam

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No abstract provided.


Implementation Of A Contingency Plan For Effective Marine Pollution Prevention In Sri Lanka, D. A. Karunasena Dec 1999

Implementation Of A Contingency Plan For Effective Marine Pollution Prevention In Sri Lanka, D. A. Karunasena

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No abstract provided.


How To Reduce Emission Of Nitrogen Oxides Nox From Marine Diesel Engines In Relation To Annex Vi Of Marpol 73/78, Dong Nam Dec 1999

How To Reduce Emission Of Nitrogen Oxides Nox From Marine Diesel Engines In Relation To Annex Vi Of Marpol 73/78, Dong Nam

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No abstract provided.


Real Impact Of Oil Tankers As Opposed To Other Sources Of Oil In The Marine Environment, Erie Justine Hien Dec 1999

Real Impact Of Oil Tankers As Opposed To Other Sources Of Oil In The Marine Environment, Erie Justine Hien

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No abstract provided.


Environmental Impact Assessment : A Guide For Application In Egypt, Emad Rasheed Khafagy Dec 1999

Environmental Impact Assessment : A Guide For Application In Egypt, Emad Rasheed Khafagy

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No abstract provided.


Maritime Safety And Pollution Prevention In Ghana : A Review Of Implementation And Enforcement Of International Conventions, Moses Kwadzo Beick-Baffour Dec 1999

Maritime Safety And Pollution Prevention In Ghana : A Review Of Implementation And Enforcement Of International Conventions, Moses Kwadzo Beick-Baffour

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No abstract provided.


A Proposal For Protecting The Marine Environment From Effects Of Oil Pollution In Cambodia, Dararath Yem Dec 1999

A Proposal For Protecting The Marine Environment From Effects Of Oil Pollution In Cambodia, Dararath Yem

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No abstract provided.


The New International Regime Of Liability And Compensation For Oil Pollution Damage : Status And Trends, Hanling Wang Dec 1999

The New International Regime Of Liability And Compensation For Oil Pollution Damage : Status And Trends, Hanling Wang

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The new international legal regime of liability and compensation for oil pollution damage under the 1992 Conventions mainly consists of one definition, two tiers of compensation scheme and three principles. Firstly, one definition—pollution damage. This definition is the basis of criteria of determining the admissibility of claims under both CLC and Fund Convention. Secondly, two tiers: the shipowners’ liability under CLC and the supplementary IOPC Fund. Strict liability, higher liability limits and compulsory insurance form the basic principles of the regime. Recent developments in pollution compensation systems have two-sided effects on the new regime. On one hand, termination of the …