Probability of Hazardous Substances Spills on Saint Marys River

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the probability of a consequential hazardous substance spill in the St. Marys River area as a result of navigation in both winter and non-winter periods. Specifically, the project develops estimates of the numerical probability of a spill occurring on the St. Marys River and in Whitefish Bay, and the probable type and magnitude of such a spill. The estimates were calculated for the following shipping seasons; 1 April - 15 December; 1 April - 15 January; 1 April - 14 February; 25 March - 15 December; 18 March - 15 December; and Year-round.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA203573

Entities

People

  • G. Wohl
  • L. Wallendorf
  • R. H. Schulze

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Coast Guard
  • Commerce
  • Drops
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fresh Water
  • Fuel Oils
  • Great Lakes
  • Lake Huron
  • Marine Transportation
  • Petroleum
  • Probability
  • Shipping
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Tanker Aircraft
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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  • Riverine Ecology