DRYDOCK WATER POLLUTION CONTROL EFFORTS AT NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD

Evolving water quality standards and National Pollutant Discharge System (NPDES) Discharge Permit limits demand improved control of water pollutants associated with the maintenance of US Navy ships in drydock. During 1992/93, Norfolk Naval Shipyard experienced significant problems in meeting NPDES limits for its drydock discharges, ultimately resulting in the issuance of a Consent Special Order by the state of Virginia demanding action to achieve compliance. This paper describes an extensive effort undertaken by Norfolk Naval Shipyard to analyze the processes and materials present in drydocks to identify the key potential pollutant sources, and to develop the standards, procedures, process controls, and support resources necessary to gain an acceptable level of control over these pollutants.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Naval Engrs J, v 108 n 2, March 1996, p 57 [8 p, 1 tab, 6 fig]
• Authors:
  • Host, P M
• Publication Date: 1996

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Drydocks; Pollution control; Water pollution
• Uncontrolled Terms: Pollution prevention
• Subject Areas: Environment; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00727751
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 4 1996 12:00AM