{"product_id":"shiphandling-passenger-ships-without-tugs-ebooks","title":"Shiphandling - Passenger Ships Without Tugs (ebooks)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWITHERBY CONNECT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book discusses:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShip’s equipment, including propellers, rudders and thrusters. podded propulsion systems, the rate of turn indicator and radius track control systems\u003cbr\u003eShiphandling theory, including berthing and lifting-off techniques, the pivot point, drift angle and Bernoulli’s theory as it relates to ship squat and interaction\u003cbr\u003eThe effect of wind and current and how to calculate the forces on the ship\u003cbr\u003eStopping techniques and emergency anchoring.\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Author: Nick Nash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNick 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 361\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781856096690\u003cbr\u003eBinding Format: Hardback\u003cbr\u003eBook Height: 305 mm\u003cbr\u003eBook Width: 217 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1.8 kg\u003cbr\u003ePublished Date: June 2018\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Nick Nash\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU: e78165\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boat books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53859870966124,"sku":"e78165","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1920\/5996\/files\/SHIPHANDLING.jpg?v=1764823347","url":"https:\/\/www.boatbooks-aust.com.au\/products\/shiphandling-passenger-ships-without-tugs-ebooks","provider":"Boat books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}