Radiation consequences of hypothetical accidents associated with transportation of spent nuclear fuel of nuclear submarines aboard floating technical base

Bogatov, S. A.; Kisselev, V.; Sorokovikova, O. S.; Vysotsky, V. L.

doi:10.1051/radiopro/20095034

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“…are also known to enhance the naturally occurring radioactivity in the marine environment. In addition, there are anthropomorphic contributions from post-nuclear disposal of industrial and radioactive waste, underwater nuclear device tests, accidents including leaks from nuclear power plants and from reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel etc [ 2 , 5 – 7 ].…”

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Assessment of Radiation and Heavy Metals Risk due to the Dietary Intake of Marine Fishes (Rastrelliger kanagurta) from the Straits of Malacca

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The environment of the Straits of Malacca receives pollution as a result of various industrial and anthropogenic sources, making systematic studies crucial in determining the prevailing water quality. Present study concerns concentrations of natural radionuclides and heavy metals in marine fish (Rastrelliger kanagurta) collected from the Straits of Malacca, since aquatic stock form an important source of the daily diet of the surrouding populace. Assessment was made of the concentrations of key indicator radionuclides (226Ra, 232Th, 40K) and heavy metals (As, Mn, Fe, Cr, Ni, Zn, Cu, Co, Sr, Al, Hg and Pb) together with various radiation indices linked to the consumption of seafish. The annual effective dose for all detected radionuclides for all study locations has been found to be within UNSCEAR acceptable limits as has the associated life-time cancer risk. The overall contamination of the sampled fish from heavy metals was also found to be within limits of tolerance.

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Assessment of Radiation and Heavy Metals Risk due to the Dietary Intake of Marine Fishes (Rastrelliger kanagurta) from the Straits of Malacca

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“…(Frequent Incidents of Mishap in Indian Navy, 2014) This raises concerns regarding safety aspects of Indian nuclear missiles as the fallout of such accidents will have environmental and radiological affects in the broader IOR. (Bogatov et al, 2009) Indian LSAs with other states will have a strong potential to antagonize China. India baiting itself as the US proxy will increase strategic pressure on China and affect Chinese regional economic integration through its Belt and Road Initiative.…”

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Nuclearization of Indian Ocean Region Implications for Strategic Stability in South Asia

Khan

2023

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This research focuses on nuclearization of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) by India and its impact on strategic stability between India and Pakistan. The research question addressed in this paper is how nuclearization of IOR by India can have negative implications for South Asian strategic stability? With the help of major powers through Military Logistic Support Agreements and by being a member of alliances like Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, India will have access to more sophisticated technologies in the IOR. This Indian naval nuclear and military exceptionalism will assist India to use coercive strategies and nuclear blackmail vis-à-vis Pakistan. This will negatively impact strategic stability between India and Pakistan. Pakistan will have to consequently acquire assured second-strike capability as well as, invest in antisubmarine warfare capabilities including swarms of unmanned underwater vehicles controlled by artificial intelligence. The findings indicate that as India will not revise its naval nuclear ambitions, Pakistan must work for a progressing economic outlook so that it can opt for assured second strike capability in the future. The research methodology utilized in this article is qualitative. Both primary and secondary sources of data were employed in this research. Interviews were conducted for the collection of primary data.

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“…It is well-documented that human activities, such as the combustion of fossil fuels in coal-fired power plants, natural gas and oil extraction, mining, and ore processing, as well as the manufacturing of these fuels, contribute to the enrichment of heavy metals and naturally occurring radioactivity within aquatic ecosystems. Additional anthropogenic sources encompass the reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel, underwater nuclear device testing, accidents at nuclear power plants, and the disposal of hazardous and radioactive materials post-nuclear operations [3][4][5][6]. Given that uranium and thorium radionuclides primarily enter the human body through food consumption, with a minor contribution from respiration, comprehending the decay sequence of these radionuclides is of paramount importance [7].…”

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Analysis of natural occurring radionuclide activity concentration of fish in west coast waters of Sabah, Malaysia

Nur Rashidi Rosli,

Abd Azis,

Jafar Sidik

2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Fish is an important source of protein in human diets, but concerns arise due to natural radionuclide contamination in food and water sources. The study aimed to assess the concentration radionuclides activities (232Th, 238U, and 40K) in three commercial fish species from west coast waters of Sabah, Malaysia. Additionally, the annual effective dose and cancer risk for adults consuming these fish were evaluated. The concentration analysis was conducted using the inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) technique. The average concentration levels of radionuclide activity detected, and the annual effective dose was estimated to be much lower than UNSCEAR recommendations. The collective effective dose was estimated at 1.88 μSv y−1 for 232Th, 1.11 μSv y−1 for 238U, and 15.12 μSv y−1 for 40K. The cancer risk for adults from the annual effective dose was also found to be much lower than UNSCEAR and ICRP recommendations. Based on the study’s findings, consuming fish from west coast waters of Sabah is deemed safe. However, it is recommended to establish a long-term monitoring system for radionuclide bioaccumulation in fish to gather valuable information for assessing the potential health risks associated with radionuclides in Malaysia, particularly in the Sabah.

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Radiation consequences of hypothetical accidents associated with transportation of spent nuclear fuel of nuclear submarines aboard floating technical base

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Assessment of Radiation and Heavy Metals Risk due to the Dietary Intake of Marine Fishes (Rastrelliger kanagurta) from the Straits of Malacca

Assessment of Radiation and Heavy Metals Risk due to the Dietary Intake of Marine Fishes (Rastrelliger kanagurta) from the Straits of Malacca

Nuclearization of Indian Ocean Region Implications for Strategic Stability in South Asia

Analysis of natural occurring radionuclide activity concentration of fish in west coast waters of Sabah, Malaysia

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