Seamanship Techniques : Shipboard and Marine Operations, Fifth Edition

Seamanship Techniques: Shipboard and Marine Operations Fifth Edition by D.J.House

Ideal for Merchant Navy Officers from Cadet rank to Master Mariner, the fifth edition of this highly respected book is in full colour, and has been updated to include more information on topics as diverse as electronic navigation and AIS technology whilst still including essential information on subjects such as safety at sea, rescue operations, watchkeeping duties and pollution control. It covers international standards and works well on courses throughout the world.

Seamanship Techniques is written for serving mariners and nautical students from cadet to master level, studying for professional marine qualifications under the International Maritime Organization as per STCW requirements. Used by training establishments around the world, this best seller is the only reference to both shipboard practice and ship operations that seafarers will need.

•Now in full colour.

•Includes modern techniques such as electronic navigation and AIS technology.

•Comprehensive coverage of the knowledge required by seafarers of all ranks.

•Covers all the knowledge required to take readers from Cadet to Master rank.

Author : D.J.House
ISBN 9781138676114
Paperback: 922 Pages 782 Color Illustrations
Published June 28, 2018 by Routledge
SKU : P7626

David House has now written and published eighteen marine titles, many of which are in multiple editions. After commencing his seagoing career in 1962, he was initially engaged on general cargo vessels. He later experienced worldwide trade with passenger, container, ro-ro, reefer ships and bulk cargoes. He left the sea in 1978 with a Master Mariner’s qualification and commenced teaching at the Fleetwood Nautical College. He continues to write and research maritime aspects for future works.