Seamanship Techniques
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (989 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0750663154 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 752 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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In part II the chapters on 'Preventing collisions at sea', 'Emergencies', 'Fire fighting' and 'Ship Handling' are all particularly worthy of mention, being extremely well written and lucid. This is an essential and practical guide for seamen"Marine Engineer's Review, 1995 . "This second edition has been revised to incorporate recent amendments to the Collision Regulations it allows mariners to benefit from the author's many years' experience, both as a lecturer and as a seafarer on many different types of vessel."Maritime Journal, 2001."In part I the chapters on 'Wire work and r
Ideal for Merchant Navy Officers from Cadet rank to Master Mariner, the new edition incorporates the 2003 amendments to the Collision Avoidance Regulations and new material covering regulations and practice on cargo operations, survival systems, GMDSS requirements, watch keeping duties, rescue operations and pollution control, to name a few. Already recognised as one of the leading texts for cadet and serving seafarers of all ranks, this new edition covers all the seamanship knowledge required by students and experienced seafarers alike. This third edition presents the most thorough revision of Seamanship Techniques since first publication in 1987. Used by training establishments around the world this is the only reference to both shipboard practice and ship operations that seafarers will need.
"Awesome Maritime Textbook!!" according to Mr. FONG Wai. I am a student of Maritime Studies in Hong Kong and I am very interested in this subject. Before I purchase this book, my school lend the "Second Edition" one to me. After I have a glance on it, I think it is very useful to me, so I decided to buy a new edition one for myself.On 1/5/2008, the book arrived. Then I open it to have a look. WOW! The content is very detailed and clearly shown with annotated diagram. If you are interested in this topic, you should buy one for yourself!
David House is a Senior Lecturer to all grades of marine students at the Fleetwood Nautical Campus in the North West of England. His work draws on a dea-going background on te following types of vessel: General cargo, container, reefer, dredger, passenger liner, ferry, Ro-Ro and Ro-Pax and some warship experience. . David House has written extensively on marine disciplines and has, to date, twelve marine titles to his credit including: Helicopt