http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
383 pages : colour illustrations ; 30 cm + 1 booklet (36 pages, 30 cm)
The various subjects pertaining to modern shipbuilding and seamanship as well as to present-day shipping trends and the offshore industry, are dealt with in this book in a very clear and detailed manner.
Shipwise -- The shape of a ship -- Ship types -- The building of a ship -- Forces on a ship -- Laws and regulations -- Structural arrangement -- Closing appliances -- Cargo gear / lifting appliances -- Anchor and mooring gear -- Engine room -- Propulsion and steering gear -- Electrical installations -- Materials and maintenance -- Safety -- Stability.
Accompanying booklet title: Ship knowledge questions.