Seamanship Techniques - Shipboard and Marine Operations

Informationen zum Autor David House has now written and published eighteen marine titles, many of which are in multiple editions. After commencing his seagoing career in 1962, he was initially engaged on general cargo vessels. He later experienced worldwide trade with passenger, container, ro-ro, reefer ships and bulk cargoes. He left the sea in 1978 with a Master Mariner’s qualification and commenced teaching at the Fleetwood Nautical College. He continues to write and research maritime aspects for future works. Klappentext Ideal for Merchant Navy Officers from Cadet rank to Master Mariner, the 5th full colour edition has been updated to include information on electronic navigation and AIS technology whilst still including instructions on safety at sea, rescue operations, watch keeping duties and pollution control. Zusammenfassung Ideal for Merchant Navy Officers from Cadet rank to Master Mariner, the 5th full colour edition has been updated to include information on electronic navigation and AIS technology whilst still including instructions on safety at sea, rescue operations, watch keeping duties and pollution control. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface to the First Edition. Preface to the Fifth Edition. Acknowledgements. About the Author. Abbreviations 1. The Ship 2. Anchor Work (Fundamentals) 3. Ropework 4. Wirework and Rigging 5. Lifting Gear 6. Cargo and Hatchwork 7. Boatwork and Life-Saving Appliances 8. Survival Craft and Practice 9. Communications 10. Watchkeeping Duties 11. Marine Instruments Monitoring and Measurements 12. Meteorology 13. Preventing Collisions at Sea 14. Emergencies 15. Fire-Fighting 16. Search and Rescue Operations 17. Ship Handling: Equipment 18. Ship Handling: Manoeuvring and Mooring Operations 19. Tanker Operations 20. The Application of MARPOL and the Prevention of Pollution to the Marine Environment. Appendix I: Marnier’s Self Examiner. Appendix II: Officer of the Watch: Certificate of Competency. Appendix III: Chief Officer (First Mate): Certificate of Competency. Appendix IV: Ship’s Master: Certificate of Competency. Appendix V: Rule of the Road: Reference to the ColRegs and the IALA Buoyage System. Index ...

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• Authors: D.J. House, D.j. (Previously a Lecturer At Fleetwood Na House, D.J. (previously a lecturer at Fleetwood Nautical College House, David House, David (Previously a Lecturer At Fleetwood N House, David (previously a lecturer at Fleetwood Nautical College House
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2018
• EAN: 9781138676114
• ISBN: 978-1-138-67611-4
• No. of pages: 922
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, TRANSPORTATION / Navigation, TRANSPORTATION / Ships & Shipbuilding / Repair & Maintenance, Maritime / nautical trades, Transport industries, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Navigation & Seamanship, Transport technology and trades, Civil engineering, surveying and building