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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.

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Ships' Ballast Operations.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Animal introduction.
Nonindigenous aquatic pests--Control.
Nonindigenous aquatic pests.
Discharge of ballast water--Management.
Discharge of ballast water.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (157 p.)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1996.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
Makes recommendations for US government agencies, the maritime industry, and member states of the International Maritime Organization to help reduce damage to native species and habitats by the introduction of alien critters from the far corners of the world. Describes and evaluates methods for cont
Contents:
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
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
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
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
6 Conclusions and Recommendations
CONCLUSIONS
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
Size, Cost, and Complexity
ACOUSTIC TECHNIQUES
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Thermal 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
Glossary and Conversions
CONVERSIONS
GLOSSARY
Index.
Notes:
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9786610191925
9780309175418
0309175410
9781280191923
1280191929
9780309589321
0309589320
9780585024790
0585024790
OCLC:
42329098

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