Review of the Implementation of the IMO’s 2011 Biofouling Guidelines in the Netherlands
Review of the Implementation of the IMO’s 2011 Biofouling Guidelines in the Netherlands

Author: W.J. Strietman

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 29

ISBN-13: 9789463435963

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Biofouling (or rather: biological fouling) on ships refers to the process where micro-organisms, plants, algae, or animals accumulate on outside areas of the ship that are (mostly) underwater. Biofouling on ships can result in the transfer of (non-native) invasive aquatic species. This risk has been addressed in the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2011 Guidelines for the control and management of ships’ biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species (MEPC.207(62)). In this report, the implementation of this guideline in the Netherlands will be reviewed, based on interviews and an online survey.

Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships' Biofouling to Minimize the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species
Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships' Biofouling to Minimize the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species

Author: International Maritime Organization

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13:

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These Guidelines for the control and management of ships' biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species (hereafter 'the Guidelines') are intended to provide a globally consistent approach to the management of biofouling. As scientific and technological advances are made, the Guidelines will be refined to enable the risk to be more adequately addressed. Port States, flag States, coastal States and other parties that can assist in mitigating the problems associated with biofouling should exercise due diligence to implement the Guidelines to the maximum extent possible.

High Seas Governance
High Seas Governance

Author: Robert C. Beckman

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2018-11-26

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9004373306

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High Seas Governance: Gaps and Challenges identifies gaps in and challenges to the existing legal regime in the protection and preservation of the marine environment of the high seas, including sensitive marine areas. The gaps identified in the book include the failure of liability and compensation schemes to cover pollution of the high seas and the fact that no state has the responsibility to clean up pollution of the high seas. One common theme of the book is that it is necessary to identify a state other than flag states, port states or coastal states, which should have an obligation to exercise jurisdiction and control over certain activities on the high seas.

Artificial Cilia
Artificial Cilia

Author: Jaap MJ den Toonder

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Published: 2013-05-31

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 1849737096

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Cilia are tiny hairs covering biological cells to generate and sense fluid flow. Millions of years of evolution have inspired a novel technology which is barely a decade old. Artificial cilia have been developed to control and sense fluid flow in microscopic systems, presenting new and interesting options for flow control in lab-on-a-chip devices. This appealing link between nature and technology has seen rapid development in the last few years, and this book presents a review of the state-of-the-art in the form of a professional reference book. The editors have pioneered the field, having initiated a major European project on this topic soon after its inception. Active researchers in academia and industry will benefit from the comprehensive nature of this book, while postgraduates and those new to the field will gain a clear understanding of the theory, techniques and applications of artificial cilia.

Environmental Impact of Ships
Environmental Impact of Ships

Author: Stephen de Mora

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2020-11-05

Total Pages: 397

ISBN-13: 1108422373

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A comprehensive, global review of the impact ships have on the environment, covering pollutant discharges, non-pollutant impacts and international legislation.

Antifouling Surfaces and Materials
Antifouling Surfaces and Materials

Author: Feng Zhou

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-11-25

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 3662452049

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This book reviews the development of antifouling surfaces and materials for both land and marine environments, with an emphasis on marine anti biofouling. It explains the differences and intrinsic relationship between antifouling in land and marine environments, which are based on superhydrophobicity and superhydrophilicity respectively. It covers various topics including biomimetic antifouling and self-cleaning surfaces, grafted polymer brushes and micro/nanostructure surfaces with antifouling properties, as well as marine anti biofouling. Marine anti biofouling includes both historical biocidal compounds (tributyltin, copper and zinc) and current green, non-toxic antifouling strategies. This book is intended for those readers who are interested in grasping the fundamentals and applications of antifouling. Feng Zhou is a professor at the State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Guidance Document on the Implementation of an Incident Management System (IMS).
Guidance Document on the Implementation of an Incident Management System (IMS).

Author: International Maritime Organization

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13:

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This publication, prepared by the OPRC-HNS Technical Group and approved by IMO's Marine Environmental Protection Committee, provides guidance on the establishment of an incident management system (IMS) for marine pollution incidents. An established IMS provides for the safe, effective and efficient management and deployment of resources for all types of emergency incidents. It is essential for effective pollution incident management, providing a clear command structure and well-defined roles and responsibilities within an optimal span-of-control. The IMS is intended to be staffed and operated by qualified personnel from any agency and is scalable so that it can adapt organizationally based on the needs of the incident. This Guidance document would ideally be used during the contingency planning process in conjunction with the IMO Manual on Oil Pollution, Section II - Contingency Planning and Section IV - Combating Oil Spills.

Review of Maritime Transport 2021
Review of Maritime Transport 2021

Author: DIVISION ON TECHNOLOGY AND. UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT. LOGISTICS

Publisher:

Published: 2022-01-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789211130263

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This series contains the decisions of the Court in both the English and French texts.