Managing maritime safety

Shipping is a pillar of global trade, with 90% of the world's trade in goods and raw materials carried by ship. Despite the economic benefits this delivers, maritime operations can be dangerous, and when accidents occur the consequences are serious. This book sets out to provide much needed con...

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Other Authors: Oltedal, Helle (Editor), Lutzhoft, Margareta (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Abingdon, Oxon Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2018
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Summary:Shipping is a pillar of global trade, with 90% of the world's trade in goods and raw materials carried by ship. Despite the economic benefits this delivers, maritime operations can be dangerous, and when accidents occur the consequences are serious. This book sets out to provide much needed consolidated knowledge for university level students on maritime safety management, incorporating theoretical, historical, research, operational and design perspectives.
Physical Description:ix, 175 pages illustrations, black and white photographs 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781138559226 (hardback)
1138559229 (hardback)