This narrative recounts the 18th and 19th century shipping out of Pacific islanders aboard European and American vessels, a kind of counter-exploring...
This book covers every aspect of the dry docking of sea going vessels. It provides a guide to industry for the different dock types and docking...
A self-teaching aid that covers International regulations for preventing collision at sea 1972 (Colregs) or Rules of the Road, including navigation...
An influential guide to maritime emergencies and the current strategies that can be employed to cope with the immediate after effects and...
Invaluable to participants of navigation control courses, candidates for Class 2 and Class 1 (master mariner) and all practising navigating officers.
Part of the Kemp and Young series, this book provides a concise introduction to meteorology. Information is presented using diagrams, illustrations...
The Global Maritime distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is becoming the all-embracing term for communication and data transfer between ship and shore...
Freight Transport Modelling is a unique new reference book that provides insight into the state-of-the-art of freight modelling. Focusing on models...
Safety and Security at Sea is concerned with the safe operation of ships and consequently with preventing errors and oversights. This book contributes...
During the past century, scientists, world statesmen, and international entrepreneurs have become increasingly aware of the potential of the oceans as...