Accession Number:

AD0758330

Title:

Cargo Spill Probability Analysis for the Deep Water Port Project.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

WOODWARD-LUNDGREN AND ASSOCIATES OAKLAND CALIF

Personal Author(s):

• Nair,Keshavan
• Shah,Haresh C.
• Smith,Wayne S.
• Shah,Dinesh S.

Report Date:

1973-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

136.0

Abstract:

The study establishes tools by which the probability of liquid cargo spills from tankers and tanker-related loading and unloading facilities could be determined. A probability model for predicting the occurrence of cargo spills was developed and quantified using a Bayesian statistical approach. The probability model considers the size, cause, and location characteristics of cargo spills. A cargo spill was considered to be the entrance of any amount of liquid cargo whether intentional or accidental into the marine environment. Author Modified Abstract

Descriptors:

• *TANKER SHIPS
• PROBABILITY
• WATER POLLUTION
• QUESTIONNAIRES
• STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

Subject Categories:

• Water Pollution and Control

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE