Ship Stability for Masters and Mates

C. B. Barrass and D. R. Derrett.

ISBN 10: 0750667842 / ISBN 13: 9780750667845

Published by Butterworth-Heinemann/Oxford, 2009

About this Item

534 pp. Book/jacket condition: Fine- (moderate spotting to top, side of text block)/na (paperback). 6th/Sixth Edition, 5th/Fifth Printing. All orders processed/shipped from MI of WI, USA.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ship Stability for Masters and Mates
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann/Oxford
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750667842
• ISBN 13: 9780750667845
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Printing: 5th or later Printin
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

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

About the Author

Dr Bryan Barrass worked as a Ship Draughtsman for 11 years at Swan Hunters Shipyard in Wallsend. In 1963, he then became a Lecturer in Naval Architecture in Sunderland. From 1967 to 1993, he worked at Liverpool John Moores University, lecturing to Maritime Degree students, Masters, Mates, and Marine Engineers.

In 1993 he retired from full-time work. He became a visiting Lecturer and has written seven books involving Ship Stability, Ship Design & Ship Performance and Ship Squat & Interaction. His interest in Ship Squat began in April 1972, starting on research for his Ph.D. degree.

He has worked with many national & international Port Authorities. They include the PLA, Milford Haven PA, Liverpool PA, Humberside PA, Tyne PA, Truro PA, Newhaven PA, Bordeaux PA, Klaipeda PA, Nantes PA and Hamburg PA.

Dr Barrass has supplied Ship Squat and Interaction information to 22 countries worldwide. He has lectured at a great number of UK Universities and has advised many Ship-owners on the above listed Specialist topics.