The principles of the International Chamber of Shipping Bridge Procedures Guide have been used as a basis for shipping company practice, whilst the texts and notices issued by the UK Depatrment of Transport have provided essential guidance in the compilation of this volume. Over the years, fleet managers and superintendents from companies all over the wold have discussed their requirements an…
Marine Electrical Equipment and Practice covers electrical topics for candidates for Department of Transport certification as Marine Engineer class one or class two. This second edition includes new chapters on shaft-driven generators and electric propulsion, including many new diagrams explaining draft, distribution and control systems. The treatment of safe electrical equipment has been expa…
This book is a companion to volume 6 (basic electrotechnology for engineers) and covers more aspects of the theory of Electrotechnology. The syllabus followed is close to that of electrical engineering for marine engineer cadets (Phase 3)of the Alternative Training Scheme and covers more fully the requirements of the Departments of Trade syllabuses of Electrotechnology for first and second clas…
This textbook covers the theoretical, fundamental aspects of naval architecture for students preparing for the Class 2 and Class 1 Marine Engineer Officerexams. It introduces the basic foundation themes within naval architecture, (hydrostatics, stability, resistance and powering), using worked examples to show how solutions should be presented for an exam. The topics are ordered in a manner of …
Master have a vital role in overseeing the implementation of mandatory rules and regulations for the normal safe operation of ships and in emergencies. There are many international conventions that provide a legal frame work for ships to carry passengers and cargo, for compensation for loss of life and for demage caused by ships. The master is expected to be well informed and in charge of the i…