Shiphandling – Passenger Ships Without Tugs

Written by an industry expert, this detailed, illustrated publication provides guidance and practical advice relating to the handling of cruise liners and ferries. Captain Nick Nash, Master Mariner, FRGS, FRIN, FNI, shares his extensive knowledge and experience gained from over fourteen years in command of cruise ships.
 

The book covers the ‘mechanics’ of handling a large cruise ship and has primarily been written to help aspiring cruise ship captains to master the art. However, it will also be a useful source of reference for more experienced officers.

The book covers the ‘mechanics’ of handling a large cruise ship and has primarily been written to help aspiring cruise ship captains to master the art. However, it will also be a useful source of reference for more experienced officers.

The book discusses:

Ship’s equipment, including propellers, rudders and thrusters. podded propulsion systems, the rate of turn indicator and radius track control systems
Shiphandling theory, including berthing and lifting-off techniques, the pivot point, drift angle and Bernoulli’s theory as it relates to ship squat and interaction
The effect of wind and current and how to calculate the forces on the ship
Stopping techniques and emergency anchoring.
The appendices include numerous approach/departure plans for ports around the world, based on the author’s own manoeuvring notes. Each port is illustrated with annotated route charts and practical guidance notes.

About The Author: Nick Nash

Nick Nash was promoted to the rank of Commodore of the Princess Cruises fleet in 2020. He has served Princess Cruises for 31 years and is the seventh Commodore in Princess history. He has become the senior Master of the fleet, representing the interests of all ships and their captains. Commodore Nash is also a former President of The Nautical Institute.

Number of Pages: 361
ISBN: 9781856096690
Binding Format: Hardback
Book Height: 305 mm
Book Width: 217 mm
Weight: 1.8 kg
Published Date: June 2018
Author: Nick Nash

SKU: P78165