Maritime Accidental Spill Risk Analysis. Phase I. Methodology Development and Planning.

Abstract

The report develops a methodological approach and task plan for assessing alternative methods of reducing the potential risk caused by the spill of hazardous cargo as the result of vessel collisions and groundings. In addition to developing the overall study approach, a very preliminary analysis of ship/barge accidents in U. S. territorial waters and port traffic was done to identify types of accidents to be examined in the next phase of the study effort. The next phase will demonstrate application of the methodology, focusing on the hazards of passing encounters on clear nights. Subsequent efforts are intended to culminate in a practical risk management system for the Coast Guard's role in Merchant Marine Safety. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0761362

Entities

People

  • Ernest L. Holmboe
  • Frank B. Brown
  • John T. Kirkland
  • Pierre M. Tullier
  • R. Malcolm Fortson Jr.

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Business Administration
  • Collisions
  • Hazards
  • Risk
  • Risk Analysis
  • Risk Management

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Systems Analysis and Design