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The development of crude oil tankers : A historical miscellany

Livre

SOLLY, Ray. Auteur

Edité par Pen and Sword Transport : Angleterre - 2021

Description : 1 vol. (V-186 p.) ; couv. ill. en coul., ill. ; 29 cm

Mots-clés : pétrolier ; histoire maritime ; organisation internationale ;

Cote : 387.209 SOL

Type de monographie : Livre

Langue du texte : anglais

Note : Index

[Résumé éditeur] In this engaging book, Dr Solly examines the history of crude oil tankers from early days when this vital commodiry was carried abroad ordinary sailing vessels, through the innovative designs that resulted in significant breakthroughs leading to early single-hulled vessel. 

The professional reader will identify with much of the author's thinking, especially his handling of the enormous advances in shipboard techniques, and examination of excellent contributions made by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) from its conception in 1948, to its penetratingly effective work of today. Special attention is paid to their profound influence on the industry through MARPOL and SOLAS innovations, including arguably by the greatest contribution made to tanker safety and environmental protection by Inert Gas Systems (GIS) and Crude Oil Washing (COW). 

Non-seagoing readers in allied shipping enthusiasts, will learn a great deal about the in-and-outs of an industry which, for the immediate future, underpins virtually every aspect of practical 21st Century living. 

Ray Solly's authoritative story is lavishly supported by 211 images (many of which have never previously been published), plus accounts of two recent voyages abroad a Norwegian North sea shuttle tanker, and only updated carrier. Both passenger trips not only updated his professional knowledge but provided penetrating insight into current maritime practices. Each confirmed his convincing observation that today's crude oil carriers present the safest and most regulated form of transportation in the world. 

Acknowledgments 
Timeline 
Introduction 

Part One : Early crude il and product carriers 
Chapter 1 : Beginnings : A need for Oil Tankers 
Chapter 2 : Innovative designs 
Chapter 3 : A significant breakthrough 
Chapter 4 : Winds of change 
Chapter 5 : Post second world war developments 

Part Two : The single-hulled "Supertanker" VLCC
Chapter 6 : The emerging vessel 

Part Three : The ULCC generation 
Chapter 7 : The bigger they come 
Chapter 8 : A unique ship : Jahre Viking 

Part Four : The double-hulled "Supertanker" VLCC 
Chapter 9 : The prototype : Arosa 
Chapter 10 : Continued progression 

Part Five : Transporting North sea oil 
Chapter 11 : Anna Knutsen and British Ensign 

Conclusion 
Ship index 
General index