BULK LIQUID CHEMICALS. TRANSPORT SPIN OFF FROM A GROWTH INDUSTRY

Some of the current trends and possible pitfalls in sea shipment of chemicals by tanker are reviewed. Current investment in the specialized and very sophisticated tonnage is summarized in the light of the growth of the chemical industry. Details are given for precautions to be taken, the human element, and crew safety. Problems of port regulations and the lack of rules for safe operating practices are discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Transport and Technical Publications Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  London,   England 
• Publication Date: 1970-2-20

Media Info

• Pagination: 2 p.
• Serial:
  • Shipbuilding and Shipping Record
  • Volume: 115
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: Transport and Technical Publications Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bulk cargo; Chemical tankers; Chemicals; Hazardous materials; Occupational safety; Safety; Standards
• Uncontrolled Terms: Safety standards
• Old TRIS Terms: Crew safety
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00014868
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 7 1973 12:00AM