Ship knowledge : ship design, construction and operation /

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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dokkum, Klaas van (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: The Netherlands : DOKMAR, 2013.
Edition:8th edition.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 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.