Hovercraft Design and Construction

G. H. Elsley and A. J. Devereux

Cornell Maritime Press

‘This practical book presents fundamental principles and identifies the separate systems (fuel, cooling, etc.). In this revision urgent information is supplied for electronic diesel engines. It explores three fuel systems: low pressure, mechanical, and electronic. Checklists of required maintenance tasks are included, with explanations of engine operation: warm-up, normal running, and shutdown. This guide provides illustrations and step-by-step instructions. The explanation of the basic engine systems and routine tasks presented in Diesel Engines, augmented by the manufacturer's operating manual, puts the actual accomplishment of these jobs well within the capability of even a nontechnical boat owner. Special knowledge and tools are not required. ‘

Diesel Engines: An Owner’s Guide to Operation and Maintenance

History

Block, Leo

Military

This comprehensive handbook details the procedures for the safe and efficient operation of roll-on roll-off type cargo ships, from loading and unloading at dockside to navigating the open seas. Thirteen chapters cover all aspects of Ro-Ro shipping such as ship development, ports and terminals, hold ventilation, cargo-handling equipment, transport regulations, ship handling, fire safety, maintenance, and more. Over 175 pictures, charts, and illustrations further explain the crucial methods to maintaining safe operations. As Ro-Ro shipping increases due to global economics, the importance of this guide, the first of its kind, is clear. Written by a Ro-Ro ship commander with more than 12 years' experience in the shipping industry, this book will prove indispensable to ship officers, operators, managers, superintendents, and surveyors as well as anyone involved in the operation of Ro-Ro ships.

Ro-Ro Handbook: A Practical Guide to Roll-On Roll-Off Cargo Ships

Engineering & Transportation

Todorov, Delyan Mihaylov

Transportation

The first comprehensive account of fire and rescue boats in America, this profusely illustrated book sheds light on a heroic tradition dating to the nineteenth century. From coast to coast and in cities large and small, it documents everything from battleship-size fireboats so powerful their monitors could reduce concrete structures to rubble, to small waterjet-powered fireboats, and everything in between. Included are operational details that showcase the proud traditions of marine firefighting. The author traces the evolution of mammoth wood and iron fireboats to modern, high-tech aluminum vessels whose role is dictated by ever-changing dangers and technology. This book pays tribute to marine firefighters who served with purpose and pride, and who continue to answer the call of danger.

American Fireboats: The History of Waterborne Firefighting and Rescue in America

Mutza, Wayne

Now in its 5th edition, Shiphandling for the Mariner is the classic and definitive text on the art of practical shiphandling skills for large, modern commercial vessels. Written by a father and son team of pilots, along with contributions from other expert pilots and shipmasters, this compendium follows a nontechnical format that stresses maneuvers used routinely in the field. The text covers essential maneuvers used in docking, undocking, and shiphandling, plus uncommon maneuvers such as docking at single-point and multiple-buoy moorings, use of anchors in shiphandling, offshore lightering, and transiting of locks and canals. Bridge practices in pilot waters and training techniques, including simulator training are also discussed. Updated for the 5th edition: squat and underkeel clearance, current practices for bridge resource management, and the use of laptop navigation systems and ECDIS in pilotage waters. Shiphandling for the Mariner is ideal for those with a foundation of practical knowledge looking to advance and master shiphandling skills that are essential to the marine profession.

Shiphandling for the Mariner

Business & Money

MacElrevey, Daniel H.

MacElrevey, Daniel E.

Job Hunting & Careers

The classic Business of Shipping (now in its ninth edition) remains North America’s most comprehensive industry-focused book that explains and analyzes marine transportation and related industries, both domestic and international. This is an authoritative text that is required reading for a newcomer looking to understand basic shipping operations, regulations, and international cargo movement, or a specialized professional seeking insight into other industry segments. Revised and fully updated, the ninth edition reaffirms its status as the cornerstone text in marine transportation education.

The Business of Shipping, 9th Edition

Breskin, Ira

Industries

An invaluable aid to masters of ships for more than 30 years. Sincethe initial publication of the third edition in 2001, manysubstantive changes have occurred in both the legal and operationalenvironments, affecting seagoing vessels and their crews. In response tothese changes, this book has been completely updated and been renamed toinclude masters on all seagoing vessels, including oceangoing tugs. Acomplete guide for the newly appointed master, it is also useful toexperienced masters as a checklist for the voluminous paperwork requiredin all phases of business aboard, including shipping articles, vesseldocuments and certificates, crew lists, customs and immigrationrequirements, accounting procedures, bills of lading, charter parties,vessel accidents, and logbooks.The master of a vessel is required to comply with state and federal lawsthat apply to the vessel and crew, the laws of foreign countries whenthe vessel is in their waters, and applicable international law.Mastering the details of these various jurisdictions can beintimidating, but this handbook demystifies the regulations and statesthe requirements in plain language.New topics in the fourth edition include vessel security, communications,and flag etiquette. Useful appendixes give details on various agenciesand contact personnel, acronyms and definitions, and medical evacuationand travelers' insurance companies.

Master's Handbook on Ship's Business

Burback, Tamara C.

The increasing popularity of water jet–propelled vessels both in the civilian and military sectors of the maritime industry has outpaced the commonly available and approachable books on these ships. Many mariners who operate these styles of vessels have received training in their operation from vessel-specific instruction. This has left a knowledge gap between the various different vessel types in what works and what does not. Inside are descriptions and pictures of the various parts of water jet propulsion and control systems. Also included are explanations and suggestions on how to make full use of the remarkable maneuvering potential that water jet propulsion offers, followed by an explanation of how to efficiently and safely make use of the higher speeds that water jet vessels can obtain. Last, there is an extensive glossary of terms typically used in the community of high-speed water jets.

Water Jet Shiphandler's Guide

Kinkela, John

This updated book has an easy-to-follow layout that aligns the International Rules with the corresponding Inland Rules. In addition to being highly descriptive, this edition gives the current rules as of publication and explicit comments to help readers thoroughly understand each rule. Some of the items detailed are proper lookout information to prevent collisions, positioning of light shapes, signals for fishing vessels fishing in proximity, technical details of sound signal appliances, and violations of Inland Navigation Rules and Regulations, including penalties for negligent operations. To aid in Coast Guard examinations, the final chapter gives multiple choice, practice questions to test the reader’s knowledge on the information found within the entire book. In addition, there is a descriptive study outline. Professional and recreational boaters alike need the new Nautical Rules on their vessels before leaving port. Don’t toss your lines without it.

Nautical Rules of the Road, 5th Edition

Sports & Outdoors

Browne, Steven D.

Water Sports

A comprehensive guide to deepwater drillships covering everything that maritime and drilling experts, as well as the layman, need to know about these exceptional feats of engineering. Deepwater drillships are used to excavate, drill, and pump oil and other natural gases to the surface for later refining at other facilities. Provided here are the primary structures, equipment, and processes used by drillships. Because drillships areconsidered both drilling units and vessels, someone with a marine background will understand howdrilling equipment works, and similarly someone with a drillingbackground will now know how the vessel aspect works. Also covered are thebasics of marketing, the history of drillships, what the futuredrillship will look like, and technological advancements being made today.

Nontechnical Guide to Deepwater Drillships

Tomdio, Peter

World

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