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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...
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Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann,
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| Publisher Address: | Oxford : |
| Publication Dates: | 2004. |
| Literature type: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | Third edition. |
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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780750663151 |
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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 seafarers alike. 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 dutie |
| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (xxii, 730 pages) : illustrations |
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9780750663151 0750663154 9780080474328 0080474322 |
| Index Number: | VK541 |
| CLC: | U675-62 |
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Abbreviations; Part 1 -- Shipboard Practice; The Ship; Anchor work; Ropework; Wirework and rigging; Lifting gear, Cargo and hatchwork; Survival craft and boat operations; Marine Survival Systems; Communications; Part 2 -- Ship Handling; Watchkeeping duties; Marine instruments; Meteorology; Preventing collisions at sea; Marine Emergencies and non-Routine Operations; Fire-fighting Proceedures, Search and rescue operations; Ship handling; Tanker Work and pollution regulations; Appendices; Exercises; Indexes. The ship -- Anchor work (fundamentals) -- Ropework -- Wirework and rigging -- Lifting gear -- Cargo and hatchwork -- Boatwork and life saving appliances -- Survival craft and practice -- Communications -- Watchkeeping duties -- Marine instruments monitoring and measurement -- Meteorology -- Preventing collisions at sea -- Emergencies -- Fire-fighting -- Search and rescue operations -- Ship-handling -- equipment -- Ship-handling -- manoeuvring and mooring operations -- Tanker operations -- The application of MARPOL and the prevention of pollution. |