Author |
: Bryan Barrass |
Publisher |
: Elsevier |
Total Pages |
: 549 |
Release |
: 2011-02-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780080460086 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0080460089 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (86 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Ship Stability for Masters and Mates by : Bryan Barrass
Download or read book Ship Stability for Masters and Mates written by Bryan Barrass and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-02-23 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding ship stability is critical for all maritime students or professionals who are studying for a deck or engineering certificate of competency, or seeking promotion to a higher rank within any branch of the merchant marine or Navy. The sixth edition of the now classic 'Ship Stability' provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of ship stability and ship strength, squat, interaction and trim, materials stresses and forces.* The market leading ship stability text, widely used at sea and on shore* New content inclues coverage of now-mandatory double-skin tankers and fast ferries * Meets STCW (Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping) requirements and includes self-examination material: essential reading for professionals and students alike