The International Maritime Organization (IMO) sponsored model tests to help in their evaluation of accidental oil spillage from a Mid-Deck Tanker (MDT) and from a Double Hull Tanker (DHT) Design. These tests were conducted at Tsukuba Institute, Japan, and at the Carderock Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center. The test results are explained herein and their significance is summarized. Oil spill, Oil pollution, Oil tanker design, Model testing.


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    Title :

    Accidental Oil Spill Due to Grounding: Summary of Model Test Results


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1992


    Size :

    74 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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