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Shiphandling for the Mariner
Daniel H Macelrevey
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Description for Shiphandling for the Mariner
Hardcover. Num Pages: 386 pages, 32 b/w photos, 98 illus & 1 map. BIC Classification: WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 718.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Cornell Maritime Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
404
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780870335587
SKU
V9780870335587
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-15
About Daniel H Macelrevey
Daniel H. MacElrevey: Retired Master Mariner, served as a Panama Canal pilot for 25 years, worked as a mooring master at LOOP, and sailed as captain aboard LNG tankers. Graduated from the US Merchant Marine Academy in 1963. Daniel E. MacElrevey: Currently a first-class pilot for the Delaware Bay & River with 20 years of service; following graduation from the ... Read more
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