American merchant seaman's manual : for seamen by seamen /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Hayler, William B., 1921-, Keever, John M.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Centreville, Md. : Cornell Maritime Press, 2003.
Edition:7th ed.
Subjects:
Online Access:Table of contents
Table of Contents:
  • Marlinespike seamanship
  • Wire rope / Paul S. Leyda
  • Blocks and tackles
  • Deck seamanship
  • Cargo stowage and handling
  • Canvas and leather work
  • Paints and painting
  • Ground tackle
  • Steering gear and helmsman
  • Test guide for lifeboatman and able seaman
  • Handling small boats under oars and power
  • Handling small boats under sail
  • Communications
  • Tankerman's guide / Dennis N. Abbott
  • Ship construction and stability
  • Navigation
  • Maritime environment
  • Medicine at sea / Kent Benedict
  • Rules of the road
  • Safety
  • Consular affairs
  • Laws pertaining to merchant seamen
  • Appendix 1. General information
  • Appendix 2. Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.