OECD Glossary of Statistical Terms
OECD Glossary of Statistical Terms

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2008-09-01

Total Pages: 605

ISBN-13: 9264055088

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The OECD Glossary contains a comprehensive set of over 6 700 definitions of key terminology, concepts and commonly used acronyms derived from existing international statistical guidelines and recommendations.

Global Vessel-Source Maritime Pollution Governance—Technical Innovation and Policy Orientation
Global Vessel-Source Maritime Pollution Governance—Technical Innovation and Policy Orientation

Author: Lang Xu

Publisher: Frontiers Media SA

Published: 2023-09-25

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 2832528325

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The maritime industry plays an important role in international trade activities and the global economy. It is estimated that international shipping carries approximately 80% of global trade by volume and more than 70% by value. However, increasing maritime activities have had a negative impact on the marine environment and human health. For example, in November 2002, a tanker carrying 77000 tons of fuel oil sank in the Bay of Biscay, which polluted thousands of kilometers of Western European coasts, rivers, streams and swamps. Oil spills caused by ship accidents and other pollution associated with maritime activities have attracted considerable attention in the research community. A large number of studies on shipping pollution have been conducted across different disciplines. However, new challenges are emerging in maritime operation and management, leading to research questions related to intelligent technology and environmental protection, maritime pollution and governance, maritime accidents and environmental emergency.