Stemming the tide : controlling introductions of nonindigenous species by ships' ballast water / Committee on Ships' Ballast Operations, Marine Board, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council
| Stemming the tide : controlling introductions of nonindigenous species by ships' ballast water / Committee on Ships' Ballast Operations, Marine Board, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council |
| Autore | National Research Council (US). Committee on Ships' Ballast Operations |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D. C. : National Academy Press, 1996 |
| Descrizione fisica | xiii, 141 p. : ill. ; 24 cm |
| Disciplina | 578.09 |
| Soggetto topico |
Animal introduction
Aquatic pests - Control Discharge of ballast water - Management Non-indigenous pests - Control |
| ISBN | 0309055377 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNISALENTO-991003558769707536 |
National Research Council (US). Committee on Ships' Ballast Operations
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| Washington, D. C. : National Academy Press, 1996 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. del Salento | ||
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Stemming the tide [[electronic resource] ] : controlling introductions of nonindigenous species by ships' ballast water / / Committee on Ships' Ballast Operations, Marine Board, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council
| Stemming the tide [[electronic resource] ] : controlling introductions of nonindigenous species by ships' ballast water / / Committee on Ships' Ballast Operations, Marine Board, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1996 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (157 p.) |
| Disciplina | 591.52/63 |
| Soggetto topico |
Animal introduction
Nonindigenous aquatic pests - Control Discharge of ballast water - Management |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-19192-9
9786610191925 0-309-58932-0 0-585-02479-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910456007203321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1996 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Stemming the tide [[electronic resource] ] : controlling introductions of nonindigenous species by ships' ballast water / / Committee on Ships' Ballast Operations, Marine Board, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council
| Stemming the tide [[electronic resource] ] : controlling introductions of nonindigenous species by ships' ballast water / / Committee on Ships' Ballast Operations, Marine Board, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1996 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (157 p.) |
| Disciplina | 591.52/63 |
| Soggetto topico |
Animal introduction
Nonindigenous aquatic pests - Control Discharge of ballast water - Management |
| ISBN |
0-309-17541-0
1-280-19192-9 9786610191925 0-309-58932-0 0-585-02479-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778665503321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1996 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Stemming the tide : controlling introductions of nonindigenous species by ships' ballast water / / Committee on Ships' Ballast Operations, Marine Board, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council
| Stemming the tide : controlling introductions of nonindigenous species by ships' ballast water / / Committee on Ships' Ballast Operations, Marine Board, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1996 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (157 p.) |
| Disciplina | 591.52/63 |
| Soggetto topico |
Animal introduction
Nonindigenous aquatic pests - Control Discharge of ballast water - Management |
| ISBN |
9786610191925
9780309175418 0309175410 9781280191923 1280191929 9780309589321 0309589320 9780585024790 0585024790 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
STEMMING THE TIDE -- Copyright -- Preface -- BACKGROUND -- ORIGIN AND SCOPE OF THE STUDY -- STUDY METHODS AND REPORT ORGANIZATION -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- Contents -- Tables, Figures, and Boxes -- Stemming the Tide -- Executive Summary -- INTRODUCTION OF NONINDIGENOUS SPECIES -- POTENTIAL CONTROL STRATEGIES -- SHIPBOARD TREATMENT OPTIONS -- MONITORING -- REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- 1 Ballast Water and Nonindigenous Species -- DIVERSITY OF BALLAST WATER BIOTA -- FATE OF DISCHARGED ORGANISMS -- COMPLEXITY OF BALLASTING PATTERNS -- IMPLICATIONS FOR MANAGING BALLAST WATER -- OTHER DISPERSAL VECTORS -- REFERENCES -- 2 Ballast Water and Ships -- DIVERSITY OF SHIPS AND BALLAST SYSTEMS -- SAFETY -- BALLAST CONDITIONS AT SEA -- Heavy Weather Considerations -- Sailing with Full Tanks -- Controlling Trim during Voyages -- Transverse Stability Considerations -- BALLAST CONDITIONS IN PORT -- Ballasting during Cargo Loading and Discharge Operations -- Controlling Drafts and Trim for Port Entry -- Safe Longitudinal Loading Considerations -- Controlling Trim and Heel During Cargo Handling -- Ballast Condition for Voyages -- BALLASTING -- REFERENCES -- 3 Managing Ballast Water -- VOYAGE APPROACH -- On or before Departure -- En Route -- Shipboard Treatment -- Ballast Change -- On Arrival -- Shore-Based Treatment and Ballast Lighters -- Advantages and Disadvantages of Shore-Based Treatment -- CONTROL OPTIONS -- INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES -- NATIONAL ACTIVITIES -- REGIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ACTIVITIES -- INTERNATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR REGULATION -- AUDITING REQUIREMENTS AND MONITORING -- TRAINING -- RISK-BASED PERSPECTIVE ON MANAGING BALLAST WATER -- REFERENCES -- 4 Shipboard Treatment Options -- TREATMENT ISSUES -- TECHNOLOGIES FOR TREATING BALLAST WATER -- COMMITTEE'S EVALUATION METHODOLOGY -- Treatment Options Query -- Data Collection.
Evaluation Criteria -- Candidate Ranking -- PROMISING OPTIONS -- Filtration Systems -- Biocides -- Oxidizing Biocides -- Nonoxidizing Biocides -- Thermal Treatment -- Technology Demonstration -- OPTIONS WITH POSSIBLE LIMITED APPLICATIONS -- Ozonation -- Electric Pulse and Pulse Plasma Techniques -- OTHER OPTIONS -- Ultraviolet Treatment -- Acoustic Systems -- Magnetic Fields -- Deoxygenation -- Biological Techniques -- Anti-fouling Coatings -- DISCHARGE TO THE ENVIRONMENT -- SUMMARY -- REFERENCES -- 5 Monitoring -- MONITORING SCENARIOS -- ALTERNATIVES TO SHIPBOARD MONITORING -- LEVELS OF MONITORING -- Level I Monitoring -- Level II Monitoring -- Level III Monitoring -- MONITORING AFTER TREATMENT OF BALLAST WATER -- SAMPLING ISSUES -- MONITORING SEDIMENT -- SETTING STANDARDS -- REFERENCES -- 6 Conclusions and Recommendations -- CONCLUSIONS -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- APPENDICES -- APPENDIX A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS -- APPENDIX B Committee Meetings and Activities -- APPENDIX C Explanation of Basic Stability -- APPENDIX D Alternative Ship Designs -- LIMITING BALLAST -- IMPROVING BALLAST CHANGE -- CLEANER BALLAST TANKS -- APPENDIX E Great Lakes Maritime Industry Voluntary Ballast Water Management Plan for the Control of Ruffe in Lake Superior… -- APPENDIX F Candidate Shipboard Treatment Technologies: Supplementary Information -- THERMAL TREATMENT -- Safety -- Effectiveness -- Status of Technology -- Power -- Byproducts -- Costs -- Size, Complexity, and Maintenance -- Monitoring -- ELECTRIC PULSE AND PULSE PLASMA TECHNIQUES -- Safety -- Effectiveness -- Status of Technology -- Power -- Byproducts -- Costs -- Size, Cost, and Complexity -- Monitoring -- ACOUSTIC TECHNIQUES -- Safety -- Effectiveness -- Status of Technology -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- Thermal Techniques -- Electric Pulse and Pulse Plasma Techniques -- Acoustic Techniques. APPENDIX G Treatment Options Query -- BALLAST WATER TREATMENT OPTIONS QUERY -- Technology Requirements and Capabilities -- Application Considerations of Technologies -- RESPONSES -- APPENDIX H Emerging Monitoring Technologies -- ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE ANALYSIS -- RNA/DNA ANALYSES -- FLOW CYTOMETRIC TECHNIQUES -- OTHER AUTOMATED TECHNIQUES -- REFERENCES -- Glossary and Conversions -- CONVERSIONS -- GLOSSARY -- Index. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910960557003321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1996 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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