A Century of Tankers. The Tanker Story

A Century of Tankers. The Tanker Story
Autor:NEWTON, John
Páginas:256 págs. págs.
Fecha:2002
Precio:66,00 €

Beginnings: From sail to steam, from wood to iron and steel, from barrels to bulk. First Wolrd War and depression: Oil's vital role in war, post-war expansion, global trade slump, newbuldings orders surge again. Second World War and recovery: Oil vital in both war and economic recovery. Dawn of the VLCC: Middle Essex exports and economies of scale, Greek owners lead independents. A time of crisis: Oil shocks after biggest tanker fleet expansion, world recession, war in the Gulf. Recovery. Chemical tankers. Oil and tanker facts. Regulations and safety enhancements. Tanker technology.