Seamanship techniques : shipboard and marine operations / D.J. House.
By: House, D. J [author]
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BookPublisher: Abingdon, Oxon. ; New York : Routledge, 2019Copyright date: ©2019Edition: Fifth edition.Description: xxxiii, 887 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781138676114 (paperback); 9781138676107 (hardback).Subject(s): Seamanship | NavigationAdditional physical formats: Electronic version: Seamanship techniques : shipboard and marine operations DDC classification: 623.88 Also available in electronic form.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| Reference | MTU National Maritime College of Ireland Library Reference | 623.88 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Reference | CIT Core Reading NAUT 6006 | 00213727 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Ideal for Merchant Navy Officers from Cadet rank to Master Mariner, the fifth edition of this highly respected book is in full colour, and has been updated to include more information on topics as diverse as electronic navigation and AIS technology whilst still including essential information on subjects such as safety at sea, rescue operations, watchkeeping duties and pollution control. It covers international standards and works well on courses throughout the world.
Seamanship Techniques is written for serving mariners and nautical students from cadet to master level, studying for professional marine qualifications under the International Maritime Organization as per STCW requirements. Used by training establishments around the world, this best seller is the only reference to both shipboard practice and ship operations that seafarers will need.
Includes index.
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: maneuvering and mooring operations -- Tanker operations -- The application of MARPOL and the prevention of pollution to the marine environment.
CIT Module NAUT 6006 - Core reading.
Also available in electronic form.
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Senior lecturer in Nautical Studies at the Nautical College, Fleetwood. His sea-going experience includes general cargo, reefer, bulk cargo, passenger and liner trades, underwater operations, and roll-on/roll-off ferries. He is a well-know marine author and has written Seamanship Techniques Volumes 1 and 2 (combined) and he has revised Cargo Work in the Kemp & Young series.050