American Merchant Seaman's Manual
eBook - ePub

American Merchant Seaman's Manual

  1. 672 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

American Merchant Seaman's Manual

About this book

A fully updated and revised edition of a standard Merchant Marine academic and training reference work
The Merchant Marine is composed of all the commercial ships of a country and the personnel that man them. The American Merchant Seaman's Manual has been the primary seamanship text and reference book for the American Merchant Marine for more than sixty years. Merchant mariners going to sea for the first time need to know as much about their new job, their ship, the sea, and the Merchant Marine as they can. This manual is designed to provide the knowledge that these new seamen need to embark upon their careers at sea. Since the sixth edition was published in 1981, many changes have been made in each new printing. Changes in this new edition include a new chapter on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, data on merchant fleets throughout the world, a revised chapter on wire rope, and a bibliography for sources of additional reading.

Information

Publisher
Schiffer Military History
Year
2026
Topic
Technology & Engineering
eBook ISBN
9781507307564
Subtopic
Aviation
Index
Technology & Engineering

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. HalfTitle
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Dedication
  8. Preface
  9. Introduction
  10. Acknowledgments
  11. Chapter 1: Shipboard Organization and Culture
  12. Chapter 2: Safety
  13. Chapter 3: Wire Rope
  14. Chapter 4: Marlinespike Seamanship
  15. Chapter 5: Anchoring and Mooring
  16. Chapter 6: Pilot-Boarding Arrangements
  17. Chapter 7: Block and Tackle
  18. Chapter 8: Cargo Handling and Stowage
  19. Chapter 9: Painting and Surface Preservation
  20. Chapter 10: Ship Structure and Stability
  21. Chapter 11: Survival at Sea
  22. Chapter 12: Firefighting
  23. Chapter 13: Navigation
  24. Chapter 14: Maritime Regulations
  25. Chapter 15: Rules of the Road
  26. Chapter 16: Communications
  27. Chapter 17: Handling Small Boats Under Oars and Power
  28. Chapter 18: Canvas and Leatherwork
  29. Chapter 19: Damage Control
  30. Chapter 20: Weather and the Environment
  31. Chapter 21: Steering Gear and Helmsman Duties
  32. Chapter 22: Handling Small Boats Under Sail
  33. Chapter 23: Medical Care at Sea
  34. Chapter 24: Galley Safety and Sanitation
  35. Chapter 25: Seamen’s Rights
  36. Chapter 26: Consular Affairs
  37. Chapter 27: Fishing
  38. Chapter 28 A Brief History of the United States Merchant Marine
  39. Chapter 29: Maritime Security
  40. Appendix 1: Knot and Bend Instructions
  41. Appendix 2: Weights and Measures
  42. Appendix 3: US Aid to Navigation
  43. Glossary
  44. Glossary of Abbreviations
  45. References
  46. Index
  47. About the Author

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