Published 1998 | Version v1
Journal article Metadata-only

Protection of the coast from oil pollution

Creators

Description

This article focuses on oil pollution from shipping, and discusses contingency planning to minimise the effects of pollution, new Merchant Shipping regulations, and the threat from operational discharges from ships. The improved national and international regulations, improved facilities for waste disposal at ports, and increased penalties for illegal discharges are considered. (UK)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Bulletin - UK Centre for Economic and Environmental Development
Journal Issue
no.54
Journal Page Range
p. 4-5
ISSN
0268-7402
CODEN
UCBUEX

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
30010157
Subject category
S02: PETROLEUM;
Descriptors DEI
COASTAL REGIONS; ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY; OIL POLLUTION CONTAINMENT; OIL SPILLS; PLANNING; UNITED KINGDOM
Descriptors DEC
ACCIDENTS; CONTROL; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; EUROPE; POLLUTION CONTROL; WESTERN EUROPE