The increasing popularity of water jet-propelled vessels both in the civilian and military sectors of the maritime industry has outpaced the commonly available and approachable books on these ships. Many mariners who operate these styles of vessels have received training in their operation from vessel-specific instruction. This has left a knowledge gap between the various different vessel types in what works and what does not. Inside are descriptions and pictures of the various parts of water jet propulsion and control systems. Also included are explanations and suggestions on how to make full use of the remarkable maneuvering potential that water jet propulsion offers, followed by an explanation of how to efficiently and safely make use of the higher speeds that water jet vessels can obtain. Last, there is an extensive glossary of terms typically used in the community of high-speed water jets.

About the Author
After sailing for 14 years, eight of those as chief mate, John came ashore to teach high-speed navigation and water jet shiphandling for the US Navy's Littoral Combat Ship. John has been an instructor at the US Navy's Surface Warfare Officer's School in Newport, Rhode Island, since 2014.


Book Information
ISBN 9780764361401
Author John Kinkela
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 59g