The seamanship examiner for STCW certification examinations / D.J. House ; with interactive CD (rules of the road and buoyage) by Farhan Saeed.
By: House, D. J
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Contributor(s): Saeed, Farhan.
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BookPublisher: Oxford : Butterworth Heinemann, 2005Description: xxviii, 289 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.).ISBN: 075066701X.Subject(s): Seamanship | Merchant mariners -- Training ofDDC classification: 623.88
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The Seamanship Examiner is a complete study and revision guide, based on the international Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping, for cadet and serving crew in the merchant marine sector. It is the ideal study package for anyone preparing for the oral assessment taken by every marine professional to acquire a Deck Certificate of Competency at various levels of seniority up through Master.
With hundreds of tutorial questions and answers, plus interactive multiple choice examinations,nbsp;Thenbsp;Seamanship Examinernbsp;is a trusted study aid for all international STCW Deck Officer candidates including Officer of the Watch, Chief Mate and Master positions, plus those working coastal and inland waters in the fishing industry such as Deck Officers.
Includes index.
CD-ROM available in multimedia section.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- About the Authors (p. vii)
- Acknowledgements (p. ix)
- List of Maritime Abbreviations (p. xi)
- Conversion and Measurement Table (p. xxi)
- Guide and References to This book (p. xxv)
- Preface (p. xxvii)
- 1 Questions for the Rank of Officer of the Watch (p. 1)
- Introduction (p. 1)
- Bridge Procedures (OOW) (p. 2)
- Marine Instruments (p. 14)
- Life Saving Appliances and Regulations (p. 22)
- Fire-fighting Appliances and Regulations (p. 31)
- Anchorwork (p. 39)
- Duties of Officers of the Deck (Tankers and Dry Cargo) Cargo Work (p. 48)
- Rigging and Lifting Gear (p. 55)
- 2 Questions for the Rank of Chief Mate (p. 63)
- Introduction (p. 63)
- Certificates and Ship's Documentation (p. 64)
- Emergencies and Damage Control (p. 73)
- Stability Issues to Address (p. 76)
- Cargo Security (p. 76)
- Navigation Safety (p. 76)
- Deck Security (p. 76)
- Once the Alarm Has Been Sounded (p. 80)
- Ship Handling and Anchor Practice (p. 89)
- Cargo Work and Lifting Gear (p. 105)
- Stability (p. 116)
- Cargo Measures (p. 116)
- 3 Questions for the Rank as Master Mariner (p. 123)
- Introduction (p. 123)
- Emergency Procedures (p. 124)
- The Magnetic Compass (p. 138)
- Marine Business and Law (p. 145)
- Ship Handling and Mooring (p. 155)
- Communications (p. 164)
- 4 Miscellaneous Questions for all Ranks (p. 174)
- Introduction (p. 174)
- Miscellaneous Marine (p. 174)
- General Shipboard Operations (applicable to all Mercantile Marine Officer Ranks) (p. 186)
- Bulk Carriers (p. 202)
- Gas and Chemical Carriers (p. 204)
- Oil Tanker Vessels (p. 205)
- Passenger Vessels (p. 208)
- Container Vessels (p. 210)
- High Speed Craft, Ro-Ro and Car Carriers (p. 213)
- Specialist Vessels associated with the Rule of the Road (applicable to all Deck Officer Ranks) (p. 216)
- Miscellaneous Buoyage (p. 226)
- Appendix A Conduct of Candidates (p. 233)
- Appendix B The Merchant Shipping - Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (p. 249)
- Appendix C Search and Rescue Helicopter Hi-Line Technique (p. 277)
- Appendix D Accidents when Using Power-Operated Watertight Doors (p. 279)
- Appendix E Compliance with Mandatory Ship Reporting Systems (p. 283)
- Index (p. 285)