Practical Ship Handling
| Autor: | ARMSTRONG, Malcolm C. |
| Páginas: | 112 págs. págs. |
| Fecha: | 1994 |
| Precio: | 36,00 € |
Practical Ship Handling explains many fundamental principles of ship hadling as applied to berthing, unberthing, passing and anchoring. The advantages and disadvantages of motor ships, steamers, bow thrusters and controllable pitch propellers are explained. Particular attention has been given to the effective placement and use of tugs in various situations. Index. Introduction. The Navigators. The Ship. Machinery and Propulsion. The Rudder. Ship Behaviour. Harbour Aids. Use of Anchors. Mooring Lines. Single Buoy Mooring. Use of Tugs. To and From the Wharf. Accidents. Bridge Design. Theory and Practice.