Ship Stability for Masters and Mates, Third edition metricised

D R Derrett

ISBN 10: 0540014036 / ISBN 13: 9780540014033

Published by Stanford Maritime Limited, London, 1975

About this Item

Slight bowing. Scraping on boards. Previous owner's name on inside cover. Book principally for students studying for the Dept. of Trade certificate of competency for second mate, first mate and master. But also useful as handy reference to stability problems and calculations at sea. Many illustrations and equations. 394 pages. Quoted postage for UK 2nd class. Overseas at least £13.

Seller Inventory # 6147

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ship Stability for Masters and Mates, Third edition metricised
• Publisher: Stanford Maritime Limited, London
• Publication Date: 1975
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0540014036
• ISBN 13: 9780540014033
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Fair

About this title

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

Book Description

Required reading for seafarers and students