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Chesapeake Bay Skipjacks documents the skipjack and its role in the oyster dredging industry, describing the natural and manmade disasters that affected the trade, including the August storm of 1933 that swept vessels into pastures; ice-locked harbors...

Sooner or later everyone who ventures out on the water will encounter strong winds and confused seas, fog, thunderstorms, or heavy rain. This book acquaints boaters with the forces that shape weather, allowing them to predict what changes can be expected...

This handbook, first issued in 1942, is designed to be used as a textbook or a study guide for the "hawsepiper." The twenty-five chapters contain information on electronics, celestial navigation, rules of the road, engineering, etc.,-that will be helpful...

According to author Captain Henry H. Hooyer, forces acting on the ship have an effective lever arm with respect to a hypothetical pivot point. The forces creating or affecting this pivot point include the ship's motion, underwater resistance, and...

For many, the Chesapeake Bay has an aura of historical romance and high adventure. Like the great Atlantic Ocean of which it is an extension, the bay also has its dark and treacherous aspect. Marine archaeologist Donald Shomette shares his great interest...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780939511013Author Frederick Pease HarlowFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Mystic Seaport MuseumPublisher Mystic Seaport MuseumWeight(grams) 757g

Britain's canals were largely built during the Industrial Revolution to move goods around the country. In time, this network linked the major cities, taking the narrowboats and their cargoes into the heart of urban areas. Today, the canals have been...

When she set sail from Southampton on her maiden voyage to New York on 10 April 1912, RMS Titanic, the pride of the White Star fleet, was the largest ocean liner in the world. Deemed 'practically unsinkable' because of her double-bottomed hull and...

Marine Engineering Economics and Cost Analysis is intended for students and practitioners of ship design, shipbuilding, and ship operations who want to understand and apply the concepts of engineering economics to routine engineering decisions. Computer...

The book presents a comprehensive treatment of celestial navigation based upon the essential foundations of nautical astronomy and spherical trigonometry. Beginning with a discussion of position and time, it proceeds systematically to show how sextant...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840333961Author P. J. G. RansomFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Stenlake PublishingPublisher Stenlake PublishingWeight(grams) 151gDimensions(mm)...

An essential reference written for the marine industry and seafarers around the world, Cargo Work has been fully revised and expanded to cover the key classes of cargo, regarding the handling, stowage and carriage of all major commodities by marine...

This accessible reference introduces firefighting and fire safety systems on ships and is written in line with the IACS Classification Rules for Firefighting Systems. It covers the design, construction, use, and maintenance of firefighting and fire...

Introduction to Container Ship Operations and Onboard Safety is an introduction for students and professionals involved in the maritime industry. It provides an overview of the merchant navy from its beginnings to the present day, entry and training...

Introduction to Container Ship Operations and Onboard Safety is an introduction for students and professionals involved in the maritime industry. It provides an overview of the merchant navy from its beginnings to the present day, entry and training...

Port Economics, Management and Policy provides a comprehensive analysis of the contemporary port industry, showing how ports are organized to serve the global economy and support regional and local development. Structured in nine sections, this...

Hiroaki Kobayashi has trained 1500 mariners in ship handling over twenty years and he has systematized the methods of safe navigation into nine elemental techniques. Taking a rigorous and scientific look at good practice and attitudes, good seamanship...

This book sheds light on the nature and causes of the issues and challenges in human resources in shipping and proposes fresh recommendations to manage them. It explains the multiple forces at play, including the global regulatory regime, national...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780786884469Author Jennifer NivenFormat PaperbackPage Count 432Imprint Hachette BooksPublisher Hachette BooksWeight(grams) 494gDimensions(mm) 205mm * 131mm...

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The environmental and human costs of marine accidents are high, and risks are considerable. At the same time, expectations from society to the safety of maritime transportation, like most other activities, increases continuously. To meet these...

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