A reassessment of the marine salvage posture of the United States / Committee on Marine Salvage Issues, Marine Board, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Paulsen, Gordon W.

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Marine Salvage Issues.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Salvage--Government policy--United States.

Salvage.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (143 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1994.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Prompt and effective response to time-critical ship casualties and emergencies, for example, by refloating stranded ships, can prevent marine pollution and economic disruption of ports and waterways. The marine salvage industry, which conducts this work, has undergone significant changes in the past two decades. This book evaluates these changes and assesses the adequacy of marine salvage in the United States. Among the issues addressed are conditions in the salvage industry; emergency response-time; national salvage policy; workforce needs; salvage techniques; and the contribution of the Navy to the national salvage capability.

Contents:

A REASSESSMENT OF THE MARINE SALVAGE POSTURE OF THE UNITED STATES

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PREFACE

BACKGROUND

SCOPE OF STUDY

ORGANIZATION OF THE REPORT

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

REGIONAL ASSESSMENTS

KEY ISSUES, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

NATIONAL SALVAGE POSTURE

COMPENSATION FOR SALVAGE

NATIONAL SALVAGE POLICY

SALVAGE ASSETS AND SERVICES

TUG AVAILABILITY

SALVAGE READINESS OF VESSEL AND CREW

TRAINING

MARINE FIREFIGHTING

RESPONSE TO HAZARDOUS CARGO

JETTISONING

SAFE HAVENS

1 INTRODUCTION

THE IMPORTANCE OF SALVAGE IN PREVENTING MARINE POLLUTION

THE IMPORTANCE OF SALVAGE IN MAINTAINING PORTS AND WATERWAYS

2 CHANGES IN THE MARINE SALVAGE INDUSTRY SINCE 1982

THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

THE POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT

CHANGES SINCE THE 1982 REPORT

1982 REGIONAL SALVAGE ASSESSMENT

CURRENT ASSESSMENTS OF REGIONAL SALVAGE READINESS AND SALVAGE CAPABILITY

East Coast

Salvage Capability

Rescue Towing

Firefighting Capability

Salvage Response Vessels

Lightering Assets

Gulf Coast

Channel Blockage

Pacific Coast

Summary

3 NATIONAL SALVAGE POSTURE ISSUES

SALVAGE BUSINESS CONDITIONS

Findings

SALVAGE DECISION MAKING

Current Statutory Status of Salvage

Current Government Salvage Policies

National Salvage Policy Considerations

THE CONCEPT OF THE "PROFESSIONAL SALVOR

SALVAGE HUMAN RESOURCES

RESCUE TOWING

CARGO TRANSFER

Internal Liquid Cargo Transfer.

External Liquid Cargo Transfer

Nonliquid Cargo Transfer

General Cargo Transfer

DAMAGE STABILITY INFORMATION

SALVAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS CARGO

THE NAVY'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATIONAL SALVAGE CAPABILITY

4 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

APPENDIX A BIOGRAPHIES OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS

APPENDIX B JETTISON REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS

SUMMARY OF SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS

History and Technical Background

Legal Problems Concerning Jettison

OTHER COMMENTS

Considerations in Making Time-Critical Decisions

Panel #1: Decision-Making Criteria

Panel #2: A Regional Response Team's Decision-Making Exercise

ANALYSIS OF KEY ISSUES

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMTTEE ON MARINE SALVAGE ISSUES

APPENDIX C RESPONDENTS TO QUESTIONNAIRE

APPENDIX D INVITED PARTICIPANTS AT COMMITTEE MEETINGS

COMMITTEE ON MARINE SALVAGE ISSUES

SYMPOSIUM ON THE PURPOSEFUL JETTISON OF CARGO

REGIONAL ASSESSMENT OF MARINE SALVAGE CAPABILITIES

REGIONAL ASSESSMENT OF MARINE SALVAGE CAPABILITIES ON THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES

REGIONAL ASSESSMENT OF MARINE SALVAGE CAPABILITIES ON THE GULF COAST OF THE UNITED STATES

APPENDIX E INSTANCES OF SALVAGE IN U.S. WATERS REPORTED TO THE COMMITTEE

APPENDIX F CURRENT U.S. NAVY SUPPORT FOR THE COMMERCIAL SALVAGE INDUSTRY

THE PRESENT SITUATION

CONCLUSION

APPENDIX G ACCIDENT SCENARIOS

COLLISION AT THE ENTRANCE TO DELAWARE BAY.

No Fire, No Stranding

Both Ships Strand

Both Ships Strand, Fire Occurs

CHEMICAL BARGE STRANDED OFF PUERTO RICO

Strand

Founder

LARGE TANKER STRANDED IN THE FLORIDA STRAITS

Mechanical Breakdown

Stranding

CASCO BAY TANKER STRANDING

Strand, Refloat

Strand and Refloat, with Damage

COLLIER STRANDING OFF NORFOLK

ROLL-ON/ROLL-OFF SHIP CARGO SHIFT

GREAT LAKES ORE CARRIER

COLLISION OF TANKER AND BULK GRAIN CARRIER OFF GALVESTON

LOSS OF PROPULSION ON VLCC IN OPEN SEAS

TANKER RAMMING OF UNMANNED PLATFORM

COLLISION OF BENZENE TANKER AND CONTAINER SHIP WITH NUCLEAR MATERIAL ABOARD

LOSS OF STEERING ON AMMONIA TANKER, GROUNDED OFF APALACHICOLA

TANKER RAMMING OF JACK-UP MOBILE DRILLING RIG NEAR SHIPPING FAIRWAY SOUTH OF LAKE CHARLES

TANKER BREAKS LOOSE FROM MOORING

RO/RO SHIP RAMS PLATFORM IN COOK INLET

TANKER AND CONTAINER SHIP COLLIDE OFF STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA

TANKER AND FISH PROCESSOR COLLIDE IN SHELIK OF STRAIT

STRUCTURAL FAILURE ON ANHYDROUS AMMONIA CARRIER IN THE COLUMBIA RIVER

STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A PRODUCT TANKER IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY

FIRE AND EXPLOSION ON CHEMICAL TANKER OFF LONG BEACH

FIRE ON A TANKER OFF VALDEZ

TANKER STRANDING OFF EAST COAST

APPENDIX H U.S. LAWS AFFECTING SALVAGE

APPENDIX I SALVAGE TUG REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

Salvage Scenario

Analysis Methodology

Wind and Wave Forces

Estimation of Required Tug Power

RESULT AND CONCLUSION

REFERENCES

REFERENCES.

Notes:

"Gordon W. Paulsen, chairman"--p. iii.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 132-133).

ISBN:

9786610211012

9781280211010

1280211016

9780309587402

0309587409

9780585084664

0585084661

OCLC:

43475632