Tankers: An Introduction to the Transport of Oil by Sea

by Philippe Valois

A brief history of oil and its transport - What is oil, From ancient times to the last century, Lighting oil, The first oil tanker, Bunker fuel, Gasoline, The oil companies, The T-2 tankers, Shift of power, Very large crude oil carriers, Further shift of power. Oil transportation today - Production and consumption of oil in the world today, Oil trade flows, A real market. Technical data on tankers - Design, Different types, Fire and safety, Pollution prevention, Maintenance, Ship handling, Aging of tankers.Rules - Registration, Rules which must be applied, Controls.Economics - The market, The brokers, Chartering, Cost structure, Income, Cargo measurement, Profitability, Interrelation between markets. Freight crisis - Supply soars, An unheard of freight crisis, Finding solutions, Consequences on the present fleet, Fleet renewal. Reaction to the crisis - Change in the tanker supply, Adjustment of demand, New rules, States' concern, Underwriters' involvement, Emphasis on shipowners' responsibility, Black tides - Pollution of the sea, Costs, The media, Response to spills - Oil on water, Mechanical equipment, Chemical means, Other means, Shoreline clean up, Disposal of oil and oily debris, Organisation for efficient response. Compensation for damage - First measures, Update,Compensation rules, Special stance of the USA. n People - Complement, The Seafarer's Career, Life on board, Manning, Looking towards the future. Is there still adventure at sea - Piracy, Iran-Iraq war, Fraud, Stowaways, Boat people, Marriage venture, Unexpected events in a career.

211 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1997