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A Master's Guide to Berthing, 2004 Edition
Title: A Master's Guide to Berthing
Number of Volumes: 1
Number of Pages: 40
Product Code: 4400w085
ISBN 13: 978-1-85609-290-6 (9781856092906)
ISBN 10: 1-85609-290-9 (1856092909)
Published Date: July 2004
Binding Format: Paperback
Book Height: 290 mm
Book Width: 210 mm
*** Discontinued with no replacement in Mar 2018
A Master's Guide to Berthing (2004)
Ship handling is an art rather than a science. However, a ship handler who knows a little of the science will be better at his art. Knowledge of the science will enable easy identification of a ship's manoeuvring characteristics and quick evaluation of the skills needed for control. This guide will help any ship handler to improve their skills. and quick evaluation of the skills needed for control.
Essential guidance on how to become a better ship handle.
CONTENTS
Introduction
1. Golden Rules of Berthing
2. Dock Damage and P&l Claims
3. Ship Factors that Affect Manoeuvring
4. Berthing in Wind
5. Effect of Current
6. Hydrodynamic Effects
7. Berthing without Tugs
8. Berthing with Tugs
9. Berthing with Anchors
10. Tugs and Pilots – Legal Issues
11. Master/Pilot Relationship
(Incorporating the ICS/lntertanko/OCIMF Guide)
