Merchant Marine Safety: A Study of the United States Merchant Marine Safety: Regulatory System.

Abstract

The Merchant Marine safety study provides an analysis of the efficiency of the U.S. Merchant Marine safety regulatory system. A critical analysis is made of duplication of rules, regulations, inspections and approvals within the multi-agency system. In addition, U.S. safety standards and performance are compared with those of other maritime nations. Conclusions and recommendations are provided. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0717070

Entities

Organizations

  • National Research Council

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Continents
  • Efficiency
  • Inspection
  • Regulations
  • Standards
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security