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Author House, D. J.

Title Seamanship techniques : for shipboard & maritime operations / D.J. House.

Imprint Oxford : Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004.

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Edition 3rd ed.
Description 1 online resource (xxii, 730 pages) : illustrations
text txt rdacontent
computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
Summary 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 duties, rescue operations and pollution control, to name a few. Used by training establishments around the world this is the only reference to both shipboard practice and ship operations that seafarers will need. * Well-established, well-known, well-liked, well-trusted; the fully comrehensive seamanship reference Covers all the knowledge required to take readers from Cadet to Master rank * Includes the 2003 revision to the Collision Avoidance Rules and fully aligned with the IMO STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) requirements.
Contents 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.
Note Includes index.
Contents 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.
Note Print version record.
Subject Seamanship -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Manœuvre et matelotage -- Guides, manuels, etc.
TRANSPORTATION -- Ships & Shipbuilding -- Pictorial.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Marine & Naval.
Seamanship
Genre/Form Handbook
handbooks.
Handbooks and manuals
Handbooks and manuals.
Guides et manuels.
Other Form: Print version: House, D.J. Seamanship techniques. 3rd ed. Oxford : Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004 0750663154 9780750663151 (OCoLC)56101906
ISBN 9780750663151
0750663154
9780080474328 (electronic bk.)
0080474322 (electronic bk.)
Standard No. AU@ 000051860265
AU@ 000056736491
CHNEW 001006783
DEBBG BV042315936
DEBSZ 367759446
NZ1 10999001
NZ1 12433706
NZ1 12435303

 
    
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