Purposeful Jettison of Petroleum Cargo

This book addresses the problem of deliberate discharge of petroleum cargo during salvage operations. It assesses the implications for shipping and marine environmental protection; documents the need to clarify U.S. law concerning intentional discharges of petroleum cargoes to save ships and prevent the loss of larger amounts of cargo; considers the implications of advances in oil spill contingency planning, environmental data acquisition and spill trajectory forecasting; and makes recommendations concerning the feasibility of developing guidelines for deciding whether to discharge oil intentionally. Table of Contents Front Matter Jettison Report and Recommendations Opening of the Symposium and Welcome from Sponsors Part I History and Technical Background Part II Legal Status of Jettisoning Part III Considerations in Making Time-critical Decisions Part IV A Regional Response Team Decision-making Exercise Appendix A Symposium Participants Appendix B Symposium Agenda