Manual on oil pollution. Section IV, Combating oil spills.
- 2nd ed.
- London : International Maritime Organization, 2005.
- vii, 229 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Fourth of a six part work, each part revised independently of the others.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-205).
Types of oil -- Fate of oil spills in the marine environment -- Effects of oil on marine and coastal resources -- Situation evaluation and response options -- Containment and recovery of oil -- Chemical dispersion -- In situ burning -- Shoreline response -- Bioremediation -- Management and disposal of oil and oily debris -- Spills of heavy fuel oils --Training, exercises, equipment maintenance, and storage -- Cleanup cost considerations.
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