Description
| Product ID: | 9781032315270 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Emergent Environmental Pollution |
| Title: | Maritime Accidents and Environmental Pollution - The X-Press Pearl Disaster |
| Subtitle: | Causes, Consequences, and Lessons Learned |
| Authors: | Author: Ajith Priyal de Alwis, Meththika Vithanage, Deshai Botheju |
| Page Count: | 406 |
| Subjects: | Geophysics, Geophysics, Biochemistry, Oceanography (seas and oceans), Environmental policy and protocols, Environmental management, Pollution and threats to the environment, Industrial chemistry and chemical engineering, Industrial chemistry and chemical engineering, Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology, Civil engineering, surveying and building, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Pollution control, Agricultural science, Aquaculture and fish-farming, Toxicology (non-medical), Oceanography (seas), Environmental policy & protocols, Environmental management, Pollution & threats to the environment, Industrial chemistry, Chemical engineering, Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Environmental science, engineering & technology, Pollution control, Agricultural science, Aquaculture & fish-farming: practice & techniques, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), 21st century |
| Description: | This book discusses in detail the facts and findings related to the X-Press Pearl container vessel accident that occurred in May 2021 off the coast of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Through many case studies, accumulated knowledge, and experiences, the authors discuss the accident response, risk mitigation, investigation, and damage assessment. This book discusses in detail the facts and findings related to the X-Press Pearl container vessel accident that occurred in May 2021 off the coast of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The ship was carrying a large consignment of chemicals and diverse hazardous materials that caused a disastrous and vast environmental and social catastrophe in the region. Through many case studies, accumulated knowledge, and experiences, the authors discuss the accident response, risk mitigation, investigation, and damage assessment activities from the very onset of the accident. It helps researchers and regulators understand the facts of this unique marine chemical accident and to formulate necessary future regulations as well as to develop robust safety and sustainability management systems and safety cultures. Features:
A valuable resource for readers in environmental management and policy creation, as well as for researchers, professionals, academics, and students involved in environmental science, chemical engineering, technical safety and sustainability management, maritime, polymer, and ocean sciences. Countries where maritime disasters are a concern will also find this book is an important guide for taking a responsible approach when handling similar situations in the future; not least to avert such events from occurring. |
| Imprint Name: | CRC Press |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-12-29 |
