Accidental Oil Spill Due to Grounding: Summary of Model Test Results

Abstract

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) sponsored model tests to help in their evaluation of accidental oil spillage from a Mid-Deck Tanker (MDT) and from a Double Hull Tanker (DHT) Design. These tests were conducted at Tsukuba Institute, Japan, and at the Carderock Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center. The test results are explained herein and their significance is summarized. Oil spill, Oil pollution, Oil tanker design, Model testing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA253677

Entities

People

  • Gabor Karafiath

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ballast Tanks
  • Drops
  • Model Basins
  • Model Tests
  • Models
  • Oil Spills
  • Oil Tanks
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Particles
  • Sea Water
  • Security
  • Ship Model Basins
  • Ship Models
  • Ship Motion
  • Static Pressure
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

Readers

  • Academic Conference Management
  • Marine Ecotoxicology
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.