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Watchstanding Guide for the Merchant Officer
R Meurn
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Description for Watchstanding Guide for the Merchant Officer
Hardcover. Num Pages: 232 pages, 190 illus. BIC Classification: WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 600.
On a merchant ship it is the watch officer who truly feels the full weight of responsibility for the safety of the vessel. This book not only helps a new watch officer shoulder that responsibility, but also reinforces the knowledge and skills of the experienced mate. The complete scope of watchstanding duties, the use of modern bridge equipment, voyage planning, ship-handling, and shipboard emergencies are all addressed. Of special interest are the chapters on bridge simulation training and marine casualties. The new edition is updated to reflect the changes in the industry and now features real-life case studies. Packed full ... Read more
On a merchant ship it is the watch officer who truly feels the full weight of responsibility for the safety of the vessel. This book not only helps a new watch officer shoulder that responsibility, but also reinforces the knowledge and skills of the experienced mate. The complete scope of watchstanding duties, the use of modern bridge equipment, voyage planning, ship-handling, and shipboard emergencies are all addressed. Of special interest are the chapters on bridge simulation training and marine casualties. The new edition is updated to reflect the changes in the industry and now features real-life case studies. Packed full ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Cornell Maritime Pr
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780870336317
SKU
V9780870336317
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-1
About R Meurn
Robert J. Meurn is professor emeritus in Marine Transportation at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in nautical science from the academy and his Master of Arts in higher education from George Washington University.
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