Global Maritime Transport and Ballast Water Management Issues and Solutions

Ballast water management is a complex subject with many issues and still limited knowledge, however, it is building up on new scientific researches and practical experience. The Ballast Water Management Convention is the global legal framework which still needs to be implemented.   This book brings...

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Other Authors: David, Matej (Editor), Gollasch, Stephan (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2015, 2015
Edition:1st ed. 2015
Series:Invading Nature - Springer Series in Invasion Ecology
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Ballast water management is a complex subject with many issues and still limited knowledge, however, it is building up on new scientific researches and practical experience. The Ballast Water Management Convention is the global legal framework which still needs to be implemented.   This book brings together a long-term and newest experience from practical work, scientific research, administration and policy involvements, offering unique insights to readers who would like to learn more about this subject. It also provides recommendations and practical solutions especially important for professionals, administrations and organizations in the process of the implementation of this Ballast Water Management Convention
Physical Description:XV, 306 p. 99 illus., 71 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9789401793674