This third edition presents the most thorough revision of Seamanship Techniques since first publication in 1987. 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 seaf
Seamanship Techniques. Shipboard and Maritime Operations
โ Scribed by D.J. House (Auth.)
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 739
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Content:
Preface to 1st edition (Part one), Page xiii
Preface to 3rd edition, Page xiv
Acknowledgments, Pages xv-xvi
About the author, Page xvii
Abbreviations, Pages xviii-xxii
1 - The ship, Pages 1-27
2 - Anchor work (fundamentals), Pages 28-56
3 - Ropework, Pages 57-80
4 - Wirework and rigging, Pages 81-104
5 - Lifting gear, Pages 105-137
6 - Cargo and hatchwork, Pages 138-180
7 - Boatwork and life saving appliances, Pages 181-224
8 - Survival craft and practice, Pages 225-274
9 - Communications, Pages 275-296
10 - Watchkeeping duties, Pages 297-321
11 - Marine instruments monitoring and measurement, Pages 322-362
12 - Meteorology, Pages 363-394
13 - Preventing collisions at sea, Pages 395-444
14 - Emergencies, Pages 445-484
15 - Fire-fighting, Pages 485-518
16 - Search and rescue operations, Pages 519-544
17 - Ship-handling โ equipment, Pages 545-580
18 - Ship-handling โ manoeuvring and mooring operations, Pages 581-615
19 - Tanker operations, Pages 616-658
20 - The application of MARPOL and the prevention of pollution, Pages 659-676
Appendix I - Mariner's self examiner, Pages 677-684
Appendix II - Officer of the watch โ Certificate of competency, Pages 685-690
Appendix III - Chief officer (1st mate) โ Certificate of competency, Pages 691-698
Appendix IV - Ship's master โ Certificate of competency, Pages 700-707
Appendix V - Rule of the road โ (Reference to the COLREGS and the IALA Buoyage system), Pages 708-714
Index, Pages 715-730
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