The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMGD) Code lays out the regulatory framework for all aspects of handling dangerous goods and marine pollutants in sea transport, Since it was Firs published in 1965, the Code has undergone many changes, in both format and content, in order to keep up with the rapid expansion of the shipping industry. Amendment 39-18 includes revisions to various se…
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMGD) Code lays out the regulatory framework for all aspects of handling dangerous goods and marine pollutants in sea transport, but does not include all details of procedures for packing of dangerous goods or actions to take in the event of an emergency or accident involving personnel who hal=ndle goods at sea. This supplement presents the publicatio…
When we compare a tanker of 250,000-dwt (deadweight ton) with one of 25,000-dwt, we notice that the horsepower propeling the big ship is not anywhere near ten times the horsepower of the ship that is ten times smaller. In fact, it may be less than three times as much, and yet, the relatively low horsepower can give the VLCC (very large crude carrier) the same speed at sea as the smaller tanker.
An industry guide recomending operational procedures for the safe ship to ship (STS) transfer of crude oil and product was first published in 1975. A similar guide recommending procedures for the STS transfer of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) was published in 1980. Both publications have been revised to reflect current best practices and equipment developments. This guide builds on the previ…
Seafaring has always been a dangerous occupation. Long voyages, extream weather conditions, illnesses and accidents can take a heavy toll on the health of crews members. Not only are thay exposed to greater risk, seafarers are also isolated from the usual sources of medical care and assistance available to people on shore. WHO has consistently stived to improve the health of people at their p…
Major changes have also occurred in the educational and examination procedures for deck officers studying in the united kingdom. The BTEC HND in nautical science brings nautical educations into the mainstream of british education and it is intended that this book will help deck officers off all ranks to achieve that level of proficiency.
Piloting and shiphanling skills have received much greater attention in the years since publication of the first edition of shiphandling for the mariner. This is an exciting development for anyone interested in the art and science of moving ships and, by all indications, it is a long-term process that will benefit both mariners and the maritime industry in which they work.
The combined volume of seamanship techniques has evolved in to this fourth edition alongside a rapidly changing maritime industry, electronic navigation charts (ENCs) are now sitting comfortably alongside 'free-fall lifeboats', while automatic identification systems (AIS) technology has become a standard bridge interpretation. However, the role of the seaman, with all the modernization taking p…
Ship Stability for Masters and Mates provides a comprehensive introductions to all aspects of ship stability to assist masters, mates, and engineering officers with qualifications and professional practice. Established internationally as a to go-to resource for naval architecture students, shipboard officers, dry-dock personnel, ship surveyors, and marine consultants, the seventh edition of t…