Ship stability for masters and mates /

"Understanding ship stability is critical for all maritime students or professionals who are studying for a deck or engineering certificate of competency, or seeking promotion to a higher rank within any branch of the merchant marine or Navy. The sixth edition of the now classic 'Ship Stab...

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Main Author: Derrett, D. R. (Author)
Other Authors: Barrass, C. B.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Burlington, Mass. : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2006.
Edition:6th ed. / rev. by C.B. Barrass.
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Summary:"Understanding ship stability is critical for all maritime students or professionals who are studying for a deck or engineering certificate of competency, or seeking promotion to a higher rank within any branch of the merchant marine or Navy. The sixth edition of the now classic 'Ship Stability' provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of ship stability and ship strength, squat, interaction and trim, materials stresses and forces."--BACK COVER.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:xiv, 534 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN:0750667842
9780750667845