Global Maritime Transport and Ballast Water Management Book Issues and Solutions

The Nile on eBay Global Maritime Transport and Ballast Water Management by Matej David, Stephan Gollasch Ballast water management is a complex subject with many issues and still limited knowledge, however, it is building up on new scientific researches and practical experience. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITION

Brand New Publisher Description Ballast water management is a complex subject with many issues and still limited knowledge, however, it is building up on new scientific researches and practical experience. The Ballast Water Management Convention is the global legal framework which still needs to be implemented. This book brings together a long-term and newest experience from practical work, scientific research, administration and policy involvements, offering unique insights to readers who would like to learn more about this subject. It also provides recommendations and practical solutions especially important for professionals, administrations and organizations in the process of the implementation of this Ballast Water Management Convention. Back Cover Ballast water management is a complex subject with many issues and still limited knowledge, however, it is building up on new scientific researches and practical experience. The Ballast Water Management Convention is the global legal framework which still needs to be implemented. This book brings together a long-term and newest experience from practical work, scientific research, administration and policy involvements, offering unique insights to readers who would like to learn more about this subject. It also provides recommendations and practical solutions especially important for professionals, administrations and organizations in the process of the implementation of this Ballast Water Management Convention. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2.- Vessels and Ballast Water.- Chapter 3. The Transfer of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens with Ballast Water and their Impacts.- Chapter 4. Policy and Legal Framework and the Current Status of Ballast Water Management Requirements.- Chapter 5. Ballast Water Management under the Ballast Water Management Convention.- Chapter 6. Ballast Water Management Systems for Vessels.- Chapter 7. Risk Assessment in Ballast Water Management.- Chapter 8. Ballast Water Sampling and Sample Analysis for Compliance Control.- Chapter 9. Ballast Water Management Decision Support System.- Chapter 10. Ballast Water Management Decision Support System Model Application.- Chapter 11. Overall Conclusions on the Ballast Water Issue and its Management Options. Review "The editors of Global Maritime Transport and Ballast Water Management compile a series of papers intended to serve students and scientists in aquatic ecology and maritime-related fields of study (marine transport, naval architecture, and policy making). The book provides a detailed review of the state of ballast water management, with a structure that enables readers to build a comprehensive understanding of the technical, policy, and ecological issues." (Lisa A. Drake, Biological Invasions, Vol. 17, 2015) Review Quote "The editors of Global Maritime Transport and Ballast Water Management compile a series of papers intended to serve students and scientists in aquatic ecology and maritime-related fields of study (marine transport, naval architecture, and policy making). The book provides a detailed review of the state of ballast water management, with a structure that enables readers to build a comprehensive understanding of the technical, policy, and ecological issues." (Lisa A. Drake, Biological Invasions, Vol. 17, 2015) Feature Introduces the reader to the ballast water issue from maritime transport and biological aspects, offering both sides to achieve an improved understanding in this and other fields Gives detailed new insights and analyses of ballast water management from maritime, biological and regulatory aspects Offers recommendations for an efficient ballast water management, including decision support systems as latest unique approach and tool in this field Details ISBN9401793662 Publisher Springer Year 2014 ISBN-10 9401793662 ISBN-13 9789401793667 Format Hardcover Imprint Springer Subtitle Issues and Solutions Place of Publication Dordrecht Country of Publication Netherlands Edited by Stephan Gollasch DEWEY 333.916416 Short Title GLOBAL MARITIME TRANSPORT & BA Language English Media Book Series Number 8 Edition 2015th Illustrations 71 Illustrations, color; 28 Illustrations, black and white; XV, 306 p. 99 illus., 71 illus. in color. Pages 306 DOI 10.1007/978-94-017-9367-4 Author Stephan Gollasch Edition Description 2015 ed. Series Invading Nature - Springer Series in Invasion Ecology Publication Date 2014-11-19 Alternative 9789402408034 Audience Professional & Vocational Country of Origin NL Product Class Description Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96378637;