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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Main Authors Derrett, D. R., Barrass, C. B.
Format eBook Book
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann 2006
Elsevier Science & Technology
Butterworth-Heinemann
Edition6
Subjects
Stability of ships
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ISBN9780750667845
0750667842

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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
Bibliography:Includes index
ISBN:9780750667845
0750667842