PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF THE ECOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF DEEP PORT CREATION AND SUPERSHIP OPERATION

The report summarizes in a general, preliminary manner current knowledge regarding the probable ecological impacts of supership operations and deep port development. It describes briefly types and dimensions of port facilities (ship dimensions, key operating requirements and the probable ecological impacts of facilities and operations). It also outlines basic information required for prediction of ecological impacts. Seven major research problems are identified to meet current information deficiencies. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  University of Maryland, College Park

  Solomons Natural Resources Institute
  College Park, MD  United States 
• Authors:
  • Cronin, L E
  • Fager, E W
  • Gross, M G
  • Gunter, G
  • Hood, D
• Publication Date: 1971-10

Media Info

• Pagination: 39 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Deepwater harbors; Development; Ecosystems; Harbors; Pollutants; Port operations; Ports; Supertankers
• Old TRIS Terms: Ecological effects; Harbor facilities
• Subject Areas: Environment; Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00028583
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: IWR-71-10
• Contract Numbers: DACW31-71-C-0110
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 10 1973 12:00AM