Manual on oil pollution.

Contributor(s): International Maritime Organization.
London : International Maritime Organization, 2005Edition: 2nd ed.Description: vii, 230 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.Content type: rdacontent Media type: rdamedia Carrier type: rdacarrierISBN: 9280141775.Subject(s): Oil spills -- Cleanup -- Handbooks, manuals, etc | Oil pollution of the sea -- Handbooks, manuals, etc | Oil pollution of rivers, harbors, etc. -- Handbooks, manuals, etcOnline resources: Table of contents only
Contents:
Types of oil -- Fate of oil spills in the marine environment -- Effects of oil on marine and coastal resources -- Situation evaluation and response options -- Containment and recovery of oil -- Chemical dispersion -- In situ burning -- Shoreline response -- Bioremediation -- Management and disposal of oil and oily debris -- Spills of heavy fuel oils --Training, exercises, equipment maintenance, and storage -- Cleanup cost considerations.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-205).

Types of oil -- Fate of oil spills in the marine environment -- Effects of oil on marine and coastal resources -- Situation evaluation and response options -- Containment and recovery of oil -- Chemical dispersion -- In situ burning -- Shoreline response -- Bioremediation -- Management and disposal of oil and oily debris -- Spills of heavy fuel oils --Training, exercises, equipment maintenance, and storage -- Cleanup cost considerations.

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