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 Stability&...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Derrett, D. R
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Barrass, Bryan
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford Butterworth-Heinemann c2006
Edition:6th consolidated ed., revised by C.B. Barrass
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information
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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. * The market leading ship stability text, widely used at sea and on shore * New content inclues coverage of now-mandatory double-skin tankers and fast ferries * Meets STCW (Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping) requirements and includes self-examination material: essential reading for professionals and students alike
Physical Description:xiv, 534 σ. εικ. 24 εκ
Bibliography:Περιέχει βιβλιογραφικές παραπομπές και ευρετήριο
ISBN:9780750667845
0750667842