Tankers: An Introduction to the Transport of Oil by Sea

Philippe Valois

ISBN 10: 1856091244 / ISBN 13: 9781856091244

Published by Witherby Seamanship Internationa, 1715

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tankers: An Introduction to the Transport of Oil by Sea
• Publisher: Witherby Seamanship Internationa
• Publication Date: 1715
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1856091244
• ISBN 13: 9781856091244
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

A brief history of oil and its transport - What is oil, From ancient times to the last century, Lighting oil, The first oil tanker, Bunker fuel, Gasoline, The oil companies, The T-2 tankers, Shift of power, Very large crude oil carriers, Further shift of power. Oil transportation today - Production and consumption of oil in the world today, Oil trade flows, A real market. Technical data on tankers - Design, Different types, Fire and safety, Pollution prevention, Maintenance, Ship handling, Aging of tankers.Rules - Registration, Rules which must be applied, Controls.Economics - The market, The brokers, Chartering, Cost structure, Income, Cargo measurement, Profitability, Interrelation between markets. Freight crisis - Supply soars, An unheard of freight crisis, Finding solutions, Consequences on the present fleet, Fleet renewal. Reaction to the crisis - Change in the tanker supply, Adjustment of demand, New rules, States' concern, Underwriters' involvement, Emphasis on shipowners' responsibility, Black tides - Pollution of the sea, Costs, The media, Response to spills - Oil on water, Mechanical equipment, Chemical means, Other means, Shoreline clean up, Disposal of oil and oily debris, Organisation for efficient response. Compensation for damage - First measures, Update,Compensation rules, Special stance of the USA. n People - Complement, The Seafarer's Career, Life on board, Manning, Looking towards the future. Is there still adventure at sea - Piracy, Iran-Iraq war, Fraud, Stowaways, Boat people, Marriage venture, Unexpected events in a career.

From the Publisher

Tankers have always been the vital link in the distribution of oil, but today with the advent of production using FPSO's, their role has become more important still. Whilst this new profusely illustrated book by Captain Valvis does not deal specifically with shuttle tankers, it does provide an invaluable general background to these complex vessels, and their operation. This book will therefore be extremely useful to anyone whose day to day work brings them close to tanker operations, even if superficially. There can be no substitute for a broad understanding of every facet of oil production and transportation and as far as tankers are concerned this is the only reference you are likely to need.