21st century seamanship.

"Comprehensively updated, this is the definitive guide for exams, onboard practice and a lasting reference throughout a career at sea. 21st Century Seamanship blends centuries of proven seafaring tradition with today's realities, from ship handling and stability to regulations, emergency r...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Witherby Seamanship International
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh, Scotland : Witherby Seamanship International, a division of Witherby Publishing Group Ltd, 2025.
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Bulk Carriers
  • 2 Container Ships
  • 3 General Cargo Ships
  • 4 RoRos and Car Carriers
  • 5 Tankers and Gas Carriers
  • 6 Other Ship Types
  • 7 Offshore
  • 8 Machinery and Equipment
  • 9 Pilotage
  • 10 Ship Handling
  • 11 Anchorwork
  • 12 Tugs and Towing
  • 13 Mooring Operation and Safety
  • 14 Waterways, River Transits and Canals
  • 15 Operating in Ice
  • 16 Non-standard Operations
  • 17 Dry Dock and New Builds
  • 18 Paints and Coatings
  • 19 Lay-up of Ships
  • 20 Heavy Weather and Marine Phenomena
  • 21 Participating in Search and Rescue (SAR)
  • 22 Oil Spills/Marine Pollution
  • 23 Practical Aspects of Salvage
  • 24 Conventions
  • 25 Codes
  • 26 Certification and Endorsements
  • 27 Business and Chartering
  • 28 Conflict and Issues Affecting Shipping
  • 29 In Port and Alongside
  • 30 Shipboard Inspections
  • 31 Surveys and Classification
  • 32 Systems of Work
  • 33 Working at Height
  • 34 Enclosed Space Entry
  • 35 Health
  • 36 Safety and Housekeeping
  • 37 Ships' Equipment and Maintenance
  • 38 Life-saving Appliances (LSAs)
  • 39 Firefighting
  • 40 Shipboard Drills
  • 41 Accident Investigation
  • 42 Stability
  • 43 Damage Stability
  • 44 Tank Structure, Rafting and Access
  • 45 Air Pollution and Energy Efficiency
  • 46 Ship Recycling
  • 47 Traditional Seamanship
  • 48 Wires, Ropes and Ropework
  • 49 Cranes and Lifting Equipment
  • 50 Checklists.