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Practical Ship-handling

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  • 112 pages
  • 4 hours of reading

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Explains many fundamental principles of ship handling as applied to berthing, unberthing, passing, and anchoring. The advantages and disadvantages of motor ships, steamers, bow thrusters, and controllable pitch propellers are explained. Particular attention has been given to the effective placement and use of tugs in various situations, and there is a summary of developments in tug propulsion from single screw to tractor.

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Practical Ship-handling, Malcolm C. Armstrong

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Released
1980
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Language
English
Released
1980
Format
Hardcover
Pages
112
ISBN10
0851743870
ISBN13
9780851743875
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Explains many fundamental principles of ship handling as applied to berthing, unberthing, passing, and anchoring. The advantages and disadvantages of motor ships, steamers, bow thrusters, and controllable pitch propellers are explained. Particular attention has been given to the effective placement and use of tugs in various situations, and there is a summary of developments in tug propulsion from single screw to tractor.