Sustainability in the maritime industry
Subtitle: a collection of relevant papers
By: edited by Rich Delpizzo, Haifeng Wang, Andrew Panek
Publisher: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781613446577; 9780939773879
Subjects: Rules and practice; Marine pollution; Maritime law; United States. Environmental Protection Agency; United States; International Maritime Organization
Description: These papers touch on the many different areas new regulations impact, from emission control of ships operating in international waters, to environmental impacts in the shipyard. This collection represents over thirty years of technical information from various venues and contains both practical and theoretical knowledge pertaining to energy efficiency, sustainable design and environmental impact in marine design. It is a valuable compilation of technical information on a wide range of topics to increase the knowledge base of marine engineers and designers in both operation and design, addressing marine environmental and sustainability concerns that have become an increasingly crucial aspect to operating in today's maritime industry.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.