Port Risk Management

Port Risk Management
Author: Katherine Siggerud
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2007-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781422315644

U.S. ports are significant to the U.S. economy, handling more than 2 billion tons of domestic & import/export cargo annually. Since Sept. 11, 2001, much of the national focus on ports¿ preparedness has been on preventing potential acts of terror, but the 2005 hurricane season renewed focus on how to protect ports from a diversity of threats, including natural disasters. This report examines: (1) challenges port authorities have experienced as a result of recent natural disasters; (2) efforts under way to address these challenges; & (3) the manner in which port authorities plan for natural disasters. The author reviewed documents & interviewed various port stakeholders from 17 major U.S. ports. Includes recommendations. Charts & tables.

Port Risk Management

Port Risk Management
Author: United States. Government Accountability Office
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2007
Genre: Disaster relief
ISBN:

Maritime Safety, Security and Piracy

Maritime Safety, Security and Piracy
Author: Wayne Talley
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2013-10-28
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1135134413

Security and other safety issues are more important than ever in the maritime industry. Maritime Safety, Security and Piracy is the first book to discuss safety, security and piracy in the maritime context. The book is divided into two parts, ships and ports, and covers issues such as: • Ship safety assessments • European ship safety • Ship accidents • Pirates’ behaviours • Port state control inspections • Port security • Port theft

Safety and Health in Ports

Safety and Health in Ports
Author: International Labour Office
Publisher: International Labour Organization
Total Pages: 532
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789221152873

Port work is still considered an occupation with very high accident rates. This essential code of practice, intended to replace both the second edition of the ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Dock Work (1977) and the ILO Guide to Safety and Health in Dock Work (1976), provides valuable advice and assistance to all those charged with the management, operation, maintenance and development of ports and their safety. Offering many detailed technical illustrations and examples of good practice, the provisions of this code cover all aspects of port work where goods or passengers are loaded or unloaded to or from ships. It is not limited to international trade but applies equally to domestic operations, including those on inland waterways. New topics are: traffic and vehicular movements of all types; activities on shore and on ship; amended levels of lighting provision; personal protective equipment; ergonomics; provisions for disabled persons; and the specific handling of certain cargoes, for example logs, scrap metal and dangerous goods.

Hazard's Command

Hazard's Command
Author: V. A. Stuart
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2004-02-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1590131916

The Crimean War is at its peak as the winter of 1854 sets in, and Commander Phillip Hazard of the 31-gun, steam-screw frigate Trojan is sent to bring troop reinforcements from Constantinople to Eupatoria. On the way, he must handle an overbearing young nobleman with a taste for blood and the pitiless power of a raging storm.

Proceedings of the 2023 2nd International Conference on Urban Planning and Regional Economy (UPRE 2023)

Proceedings of the 2023 2nd International Conference on Urban Planning and Regional Economy (UPRE 2023)
Author: Reza Lotfi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2023-08-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9464632186

This is an open access book. As a leading role in the global megatrend of scientific innovation, China has been creating a more and more open environment for scientific innovation, increasing the depth and breadth of academic cooperation, and building a community of innovation that benefits all. These endeavors have made new contribution to globalization and creating a community of shared future. To adapt to this changing world and China's fast development in this new era, 2023 2nd International Conference on Urban Planning and Regional Economy (UPRE 2023) is to be held on April 21-23, 2023 in Beijing, China. Urban planning can change the functional structure of a city. Urban planning plays a very important role in regional economic development. Urban planning contains various factors of urban economic development. Urban economic development can effectively improve the speed and quality of urban planning formulation and implementation. The two affect and interact with each other. The meeting will focus on "urban planning" and "regional economy", and discuss their interdependence, mutual promotion and mutual restriction. UPRE 2023 aims to build a platform for scholars to discuss the relationship between urban planning and economy, aims to promote the exchange of different cutting-edge research in the field of information and connection at home and abroad the most advanced academic resources. Conference topics include Traffic management and supply chain, regional policy and local economic transformation, Scenic spot development and tourism economy, Urban modernization and high-tech economy, Environmental protection and sustainable economy, Resource development and industrial structure.