Description
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.
Author: D. J. House
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 06/28/2018
Pages: 922
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 4.18lbs
Size: 9.70h x 7.40w x 1.80d
ISBN13: 9781138676114
ISBN10: 113867611X
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Earth Sciences | Geography
- Social Science | Human Geography
- Transportation | Ships & Shipbuilding | Repair & Maintenance
About the Author
David House has now written and published eighteen marine titles, many of which are in multiple editions. After commencing his seagoing career in 1962, he was initially engaged on general cargo vessels. He later experienced worldwide trade with passenger, container, ro-ro, reefer ships and bulk cargoes. He left the sea in 1978 with a Master Mariner's qualification and commenced teaching at the Fleetwood Nautical College. He continues to write and research maritime aspects for future works.
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