In order to discharge ballast in waters of the USA and Member States of the IMO, a vessel must comply with ballast water discharge standards (BWDS). In most cases, this involves use of a Type-Approved ballast water management system (BWMS).
Stephen Loiacono +3 more
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Bioinvasions: Breaching Natural Barriers [PDF]
This Washington Sea Grant print publication, now posted on the web, is a good introduction to the history and science of bioinvasions. Provides definitions of native and non-native organisms, identifies introduced species, the pathways and ...
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Assessment of the water quality of ten Waikato lakes based on zooplankton community composition. CBER Contract Report No. 60 [PDF]
Zooplankton communities were documented from ten Waikato lakes from net haul samples collected in late 2006 and from species hatched from diapausing eggs in sediments collected in early 2007.
Duggan, Ian C.
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The Invincible (1758) site: an integrated geophysical assessment
Chirp sub-bottom profiler and repeat sidescan sonar imaging of the Invincible wreck site (1758) in the Solent (U.K.), interpretation, and implications for management of the ...
Adams, Jonathan R. +3 more
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Cargo transportation by airships: A systems study [PDF]
A systems engineering study of a lighter than air airship transportation system was conducted. The feasibility of the use of airships in hauling cargo was demonstrated.
Dalton, C., Huang, C. J.
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Evaluating the combined effects of ballast water management and trade dynamics on transfers of marine organisms by ships. [PDF]
Carney KJ +5 more
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ECONOMICS OF DETECTION AND CONTROL OF INVASIVE SPECIES: WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS [PDF]
Invasive species are species that are not native to an ecosystem, and when introduced into the new ecosystem, they cause economic or environmental damage.
Koo, Won W., Mattson, Jeremy W.
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Life Cycle Costing Applications in Sustainable Building [PDF]
Life Cycle Costing (LCC) which is defined ISO 15686-5:2005 is used to assess the sustainable and renewable technology used in building. The results indicate that the premium cost of sustainable/renewable technology in building is surprisingly lower than
Hartungi, Rusdy, Pye, Christopher John
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Identifying Low Carbon Technology for Sustainable Energy Development in Indonesia [PDF]
As a developing country, Indonesia has voluntarily committed to reduce its green-house gases(GHGs) emissions by 26% with its self-financing, or 41% with addition of foreign aids, by year 2020.This target will carry consequences for Indonesia to make an ...
Kardono, K. (Kardono)
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Systematic Considerations for a Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) Retrofits: A Review
As a country that has more than half of the country's total territorial waters, Indonesia is highly dependent on shipping activities. Therefore, knowledge of policy updates for each ship from IMO must also be taken into account, one of which is the ...
Wanda Rulita Sari, Gunawan Gunawan
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