House, D. J.

Seamanship techniques : shipboard and marine operations / D.J. House. - Fifth edition. - xxxiii, 887 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm

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.





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