Arctic Council Guidelines for Transfer of Refined Oil and Oil Products in Arctic Waters (TROOP)

Guidelines for transfer of oil and refined oil in Arctic waters. This document was presented on the Senior Arctic Officials meeting in Selfoss, Iceland, May 4-5 2004. The guidelines are written for vessels that may be supplying Arctic communities, industries, and other vessels working in the Arctic....

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Main Author: Arctic Council
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: Arctic Council Secretariat 2004
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11374/333
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Summary:Guidelines for transfer of oil and refined oil in Arctic waters. This document was presented on the Senior Arctic Officials meeting in Selfoss, Iceland, May 4-5 2004. The guidelines are written for vessels that may be supplying Arctic communities, industries, and other vessels working in the Arctic. The purpose of the guidelines is to prevent cargo/fuel oil spillage, and the resulting damage, during transfer between any two vessels or between a vessel and shore facility, in either direction.