Watchstanding guide : for the merchant officer /
On a merchant ship it is the watch officer who truly feels the full weight of responsibility for the safety of the vessel. This book not only helps a new watch officer shoulder that responsibility, but also reinforces the knowledge and skills of the experienced mate. The complete scope of watchstand...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Centreville, Maryland :
Cornell Maritime Press,
2014.
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| Edition: | Third edition. |
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| Summary: | On a merchant ship it is the watch officer who truly feels the full weight of responsibility for the safety of the vessel. This book not only helps a new watch officer shoulder that responsibility, but also reinforces the knowledge and skills of the experienced mate. The complete scope of watchstanding duties, the use of modern bridge equipment, voyage planning, ship-handling, and shipboard emergencies are all addressed. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | xv, 222 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780870336317 0870336312 |