Accession Number:

AD0735829

Title:

Estimating the Dangers Presented to Ports and Waterways from the Marine Transportation of Hazardous Cargoes: An Analytical Model

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

COAST GUARD WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Wells, Robert R.
• Blecker, Herbert G.
• McDonald, Bruce L.

Report Date:

1969-12-12

Pagination or Media Count:

31.0

Abstract:

The report developes a mathematical model predicting the probability of occurrence of marine accidents and the potential damage resulting from transportation of hazardous cargo.

Descriptors:

• *MARINE TRANSPORTATION
• PROBABILITY
• EXPLOSIVES
• THREAT EVALUATION
• CORROSIVE LIQUIDS
• CARGO
• RADIOACTIVE WASTES
• ACCIDENTS
• HAZARDS

Subject Categories:

• Marine Engineering
• Safety Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE