tankers

Details the grounding of the Exxon Valdez oil tanker in Prince William Sound, discusses why this disaster happened, describes the cleanup effort, and suggests lessons learned from the event.

Contains articles that provide background on the "Exxon Valdez" oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska, on March 24, 1989, looks at controversies surrounding the disaster, and includes a selection of personal perspectives.

Using the Exxon-Valdez incident as a backdrop, the authors explain the hazards of oil spills to the environment.

Examines the impact of the 1989 Exxon-Valdez oil spill on the environment and people of Prince William Sound and describes the steps taken to minimize the damage and prevent a recurrence.

Describes the historical development, design, handling, and problems of the enormous tankers which cruise the seas, carrying oil to a thirsty world.

Text and illustrations describe the physical layout, operations, and personnel of a drilling platform or oil rig, production platform, and oil tanker.

An account of the wreck of the Exxon Valdez and the response to the oil spill.

Discusses the use of tankers as oil-carrying vehicles, their construction, and life aboard them.

Describes the oil tanker Exxon Valdez, the events that led up to its disastrous oil spill in 1989, and the effects of the spill on the Alaskan environment.

Discusses the factors and events that led to the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska, the cleanup effort afterwards, and the longterm consequences of the disaster.